After winning their past three games, the Chicago Cubs (65-65) visit the Miami Marlins (46-83) at LoanDepot park on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET.
The Cubs will give the ball to Javier Assad (6-3, 3.11 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Adam Oller (0-1, 9.64 ERA).
Cubs vs. Marlins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:40 p.m. ET
Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
How to Watch on TV: BSFL
Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (6-3, 3.11 ERA) vs Oller – MIA (0-1, 9.64 ERA)
Cubs vs. Marlins Odds
Cubs to win: -180
Marlins to win: +152
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Cubs vs. Marlins Pitcher Performance
Assad |
|
Oller |
23 |
GS |
1 |
6-3 |
W-L |
0-1 |
3.11 |
ERA |
9.64 |
113 |
IP |
4.2 |
50 |
BB |
4 |
99 |
SO |
2 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
Assad gets the start for the Cubs, his 24th of the season. He is 6-3 with a 3.11 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the right-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up one earned run while surrendering six hits.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.11, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opponents are batting .244 against him.
Assad has collected four quality starts this year.
Assad is trying to collect his 14th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 23 appearances this season.
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Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Adam Oller
The Marlins’ Oller will make his second start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs while allowing three hits against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He has an ERA of 9.64, a batting average against of .176 and 3.9 strikeouts per nine innings in one game this season.
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