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Astros vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – April 25

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Apr 25, 2024
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The Houston Astros (7-18) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) play at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET. In this contest, the Astros have the chance to end a four-game skid.

The Astros will give the nod to Justin Verlander (1-0) against the Cubs and Javier Assad (2-0).

Astros vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
  • Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
  • How to Watch on TV: SCHN
  • Probable Pitchers: Verlander – HOU (1-0, 3.00 ERA) vs Assad – CHC (2-0, 2.11 ERA)

    • Astros vs. Cubs Odds

  • Astros to win: -134
  • Cubs to win: +114
  • Spread: Astros -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs

    • Astros vs. Cubs Pitcher Performance

    Verlander Assad
    1 GS 4
    1-0 W-L 2-0
    3.00 ERA 2.11
    6 IP 21.1
    0 BB 8
    4 SO 21

    Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

  • Verlander (1-0) takes the mound for the Astros to make his second start this season.
  • His last appearance came on Friday against the Washington Nationals, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing four hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .190 against him this season. He has a 3.00 ERA and 6.0 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearance.

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    Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad

  • The Cubs will hand the ball to Assad (2-0) for his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings while giving up one earned run on three hits in a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
  • The 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.11, a 2.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.031 in four games this season.
  • He has started four games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
  • Assad has three starts of five or more innings this season in four chances. He averages 5.3 innings per outing.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in four chances this season.

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