The Chicago Cubs (39-48) face the Philadelphia Phillies (57-29) at 2:20 PM ET on Thursday following a three-game losing streak.
The Phillies will give the ball to Cristopher Sanchez (6-3, 2.41 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon (4-4, 3.03 ERA).
Phillies vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Sanchez – PHI (6-3, 2.41 ERA) vs Taillon – CHC (4-4, 3.03 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
| Sanchez |
|
Taillon |
| 16 |
GS |
13 |
| 6-3 |
W-L |
4-4 |
| 2.41 |
ERA |
3.03 |
| 93.1 |
IP |
74.1 |
| 24 |
BB |
17 |
| 79 |
SO |
58 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
Sanchez makes the start for the Phillies, his 17th of the season. He is 6-3 with a 2.41 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 93 1/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Friday against the Miami Marlins, the lefty went nine scoreless innings while surrendering three hits.
The 27-year-old has amassed a 2.41 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings across 16 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .249 to opposing hitters.
Sanchez is trying to continue a third-game quality start streak in this game.
Sanchez is aiming for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
He is looking to keep a streak of two games without surrendering an earned run intact.
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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
Taillon (4-4) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his 14th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw six innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three earned runs while allowing four hits.
The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.03 and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .258 in 13 games this season.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth quality start in a row.
Taillon has seven starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 13 chances this season.
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