The Philadelphia Phillies (56-29) play the Chicago Cubs (39-47) in Chicago at 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (9-4) to the mound, while Shota Imanaga (7-2) will answer the bell for the Cubs.
Phillies vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Wheeler – PHI (9-4, 2.73 ERA) vs Imanaga – CHC (7-2, 3.07 ERA)
Phillies vs. Cubs Odds
Phillies to win: -114
Cubs to win: -104
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Phillies vs. Cubs Pitcher Performance
| Wheeler |
|
Imanaga |
| 17 |
GS |
15 |
| 9-4 |
W-L |
7-2 |
| 2.73 |
ERA |
3.07 |
| 105.2 |
IP |
85 |
| 31 |
BB |
14 |
| 112 |
SO |
84 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
Wheeler (9-4 with a 2.73 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 105 2/3 innings pitched) goes for his 10th win when he gets the start for the Phillies, his 18th of the season.
In his last time out on Thursday, the righty went 6 2/3 innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
In 17 games this season, the 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.73, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .193 against him.
Wheeler is aiming for his third straight quality start.
Wheeler is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 innings per appearance on the hill.
He has had five appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga
The Cubs will send Imanaga (7-2) to the mound for his 16th start this season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw six innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.07, a 6 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.106 in 15 games this season.
He has nine quality starts in 15 chances this season.
Imanaga has started 15 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 11 times. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance.
He has six appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 15 chances this season.
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