The Oakland Athletics (65-86) face off against the Chicago Cubs (77-73) on Tuesday at Wrigley Field after a three-game losing streak. The game begins at 7:♉40 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jordan Wicks (2-3) to the mound, while Mitch Spence (7-9) will answer the bell for the Athletics.
Cubs vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
Probable Pitchers: Jordan Wicks (Cubs) – 2-3, 5.27 ERA vs Mitch Spence (Athletics) – 7-9, 4.33 ERA
Cubs vs. Athletics Odds
Cubs to win: -160
Athletics to win: +136
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Cubs vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance
| Wicks |
|
Spence |
| 9 |
GS |
21 |
| 2-3 |
W-L |
7-9 |
| 5.27 |
ERA |
4.33 |
| 41 |
IP |
137.1 |
| 18 |
BB |
41 |
| 38 |
SO |
113 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Wicks
Wicks (2-3 with a 5.27 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cubs, his 10th of the season.
In his most recent time out on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the lefty tossed three innings, allowing seven earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
The 25-year-old has put together a 5.27 ERA and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings across 10 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .286 to opposing hitters.
Wicks has collected one quality start this year.
Wicks heads into the matchup with three outings of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
In one of his 10 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Spence
The Athletics will send Spence (7-9) to the mound for his 22nd start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up two earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Houston Astros.
The 26-year-old has pitched in 32 games this season with an ERA of 4.33 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .268.
In 21 starts this season, he’s earned four quality starts.
Spence has 16 starts of five or more innings this season in 21 chances. He averages 4.3 innings per outing.
He has six appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 32 chances this season.
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