Event: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs
Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
TV: Marquee
Witness the Cincinnati Reds (76-83) face off against the Chicago Cubs (81-78) at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday. The starting pitchers for this matchup will be Nick Martínez and Jameson Taillon.
The Cincinnati Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season, ranking 16th in the league. They have scored 696 runs with an on-base percentage of .306. The Reds have hit 256 doubles and 174 home runs, totaling 660 RBIs and 1,214 hits. Their team batting average is .232 with a slugging percentage of .392. Cincinnati’s pitchers have struck out 1,445 batters, with a team ERA of 4.14.
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The Reds have a team ERA of 4.14, ranking 19th in the league. They have given up 196 home runs and 690 total runs, with a FIP of 4.26. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a K/BB ratio of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.26. The relief pitchers have earned a save percentage of 70.0% with 78 holds this season.
The Chicago Cubs have a SLG% of .396 and are scoring 4.60 runs per game, ranking 11th in the league. They have hit 251 doubles, 170 home runs, and have 692 RBIs. The Cubs have a WHIP of 1.256 and a FIP of 4.06, with a strikeout to walk ratio of 8.50.
Will Cincinnati or Chicago come out on top in tonight’s game?
Free Pick: Take Cincinnati (+127)
