Dan Haren (7-7, 3.49 ERA) and Taylor Jungmann (6-3, 2.26 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs (62-48) and the Milwaukee Brewers (48-65) at Wrigley Field. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 11 and can be seen on CSCh and FSWI.
Haren pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out three and walking two in a 7-5 defeat to the Pirates. Anthony Rizzo (.295, 62 Rs, 21 HRs, 63 RBIs, 15 SBs) went 1 for 3 Sunday. Jungmann went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs and striking out eight in an 8-5 win over the Padres in his most recent start. Gerardo Parra (.319, 60 Rs, 10 HRs, 32 RBIs, 9 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 5 Sunday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Chicago and Milwaukee are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Chicago has a record of 26-22 SU. The Cubs are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 289. Chicago is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping 76 bases. Chicago’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 2.8 runs per game, well under their season average of 3.8. The Cubs are the second-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.18 so far this season.
The Brewers are 19-25 against NL Central opponents. Milwaukee’s pitching staff is one of the top in the NL at pitching on the road, with a 3.76 ERA.
The Cubs lead the season series, 6-4. The Cubs have a 48-39 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Jungmann takes the mound. Haren (RHP) will be on the hill against the Brewers, who have a 35-53 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – ChC
Notes
The Brewers won their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Cubs are 25-17. The Brewers are 13-12 in close games this season.
When leading after 7 innings, Chicago is 24-19, while Milwaukee is 27-28.
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing zero walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 2-2 record when opponents give up that many walks.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 34-8. The Cubs have a 41-8 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 22nd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 432 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 443.
Ranking 23rd, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 282 this season. Chicago ranks in the top five at second with 379.
When the Cubs hit at least one home run, they are 40-19, well-matched with the Brewers who are 36-23 when hitting one or more homers.
