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Javier Assad will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs (28-29) when they host starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds (24-32) on Friday, with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Chicago-Cincinnati matchup.
When is Cubs vs. Reds and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Reds
The Cubs and Reds will hit the diamond at Wrigley Field for this matchup on May 31, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MARQ.
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Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won 12 of the 23 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (52.2%).
Chicago is 18th in MLB action with 55 home runs. They average one per game.
The Cubs are 23rd in MLB, slugging .368.
Chicago’s 3.93 team ERA ranks 15th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Cubs average MLB’s 16th-ranked WHIP (1.281).
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have been underdogs in 33 games this season and won 13 (39.4%) of those contests.
Cincinnati’s 52 home runs rank 19th in Major League Baseball.
The Reds rank 27th in the majors with a .358 team slugging percentage.
Cincinnati has pitched to a 3.92 ERA this season, which ranks 14th in baseball.
The Reds have a combined WHIP of 1.250 as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in MLB.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Javier Assad
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | May 26 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | May 21 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| at Braves | May 15 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| at Pirates | May 10 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | May 5 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Graham Ashcraft
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | May 24 | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | May 18 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Diamondbacks | May 13 | 4.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | May 8 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| at Padres | May 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Assad (4-1) gets the starting nod for the Cubs in his 12th start of the season. He has a 2.17 ERA in 58 2/3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts.
His last appearance was on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when the righty threw five innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up five hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.17, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 11 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .207 batting average against him.
Nico Hoerner has been key for Chicago with two home runs, 15 RBI and a batting average of .257 this season.
Christopher Morel leads Chicago in home runs (10) and runs batted in (35) this season while batting .198.
Cody Bellinger is batting .267 to lead Chicago, while adding eight homers and 26 runs batted in this season.
Reds Key Players to Watch
The Reds will send Ashcraft (4-3) to the mound for his 11th start this season.
The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
The 26-year-old has pitched in 10 games this season with an ERA of 4.67 and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .271.
Spencer Steer paces the Reds with 35 runs batted in.
Elly De La Cruz’s nine home runs and .249 batting average both pace his team.
Jonathan India is hitting .222 with four doubles, a triple, three home runs and 29 walks.
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