The Chicago Cubs (75-71) visit the Colorado Rockies (55-92) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Coors Field. The contest begins at 8:40 p.m. ET.
The Cubs will give the ball to Javier Assad (7-5, 3.14 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Rockies will counter with Austin Gomber (5-10, 4.50 ERA).
Cubs vs. Rockies Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 8:40 p.m. ET
Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
How to Watch on TV: MARQ
Probable Pitchers: Javier Assad (Cubs) – 7-5, 3.14 ERA vs Austin Gomber (Rockies) – 5-10, 4.50 ERA
Cubs vs. Rockies Odds
Cubs to win: -146
Rockies to win: +124
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 10.5 runs
Cubs vs. Rockies Pitcher Performance
Assad |
|
Gomber |
26 |
GS |
27 |
7-5 |
W-L |
5-10 |
3.14 |
ERA |
4.50 |
131.2 |
IP |
152 |
56 |
BB |
36 |
111 |
SO |
108 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
The Cubs will send Assad (7-5) to make his 27th start of the season. He is 7-5 with a 3.14 ERA and 111 strikeouts in 131 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent outing on Saturday against the New York Yankees, the righty tossed 5 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
In 26 games this season, the 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.14, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .243 against him.
Assad is trying to record his seventh quality start of the year in this matchup.
Assad is looking for his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.0 frames per appearance on the hill.
In four of his 26 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Austin Gomber
Gomber (5-10) will take the mound for the Rockies, his 28th start of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, Sept. 5, when he threw eight innings against the Atlanta Braves, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.50, a 3.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.263 in 27 games this season.
He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
Gomber has five starts in a row of five innings or more.
In 27 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
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