Diamondbacks vs Cubs starting pitchers
- Kyle Hendricks for Chicago Cubs
- Zac Gallen for Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks vs Cubs statistics
| Stat |
Diamondbacks |
Cubs |
| Hits |
845 (6th) |
776 (Tied-17th) |
| Batting Average |
.255 (5th) |
.235 (22nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
466 (4th) |
393 (19th) |
| Runs |
487 (2nd) |
417 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
102 (Tied-17th) |
100 (21st) |
| Walks |
327 (6th) |
331 (5th) |
| Stolen Bases |
60 (Tied-17th) |
78 (10th) |
| Strikeouts |
774 (21st) |
878 (7th) |
| Pitches |
14519 (8th) |
14589 (6th) |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
5-2 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
8-3 |
| 7/13/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
5-4 |
| 7/13/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
11-3 |
| 7/12/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
5-1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
5-2 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
8-7 |
| 7/13/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
12-1 |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
5-4 |
| 7/11/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
W |
1-0 |
Diamondbacks vs Cubs predictions
When looking ahead to this Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs matchup, a few Arizona players really stand out based on their performance trends this season. Ketel Marte, consistently delivering with a batting average of .295, is expected to continue his solid performance, potentially adding crucial hits to boost scoring opportunities for the team. Christian Walker, with 22 home runs under his belt, might just be the power hitter the Diamondbacks need to break through the Cubs' pitching. His ability to drive in runs—68 RBIs so far—is something the Cubs' defense will need to handle carefully.
Switching gears to the Chicago Cubs, they've got some key players who could make a significant impact too. Ian Happ, leading with 58 RBIs, has shown he can be clutch when it counts, and his projected stats suggest he might contribute both in the field and at the plate. Additionally, keep an eye on Michael Busch, whose .270 batting average leads the team—his ability to get on base could spark the Cubs' lineup and lead to scoring plays, especially if he capitalizes on his projected potential for the game.
Given the current form and stats, predicting the outcome is always a bit of a challenge, but the Arizona Diamondbacks seem to have a slight edge in this one. Led by figures like Marte and Walker, their offense seems a bit more potent compared to what the Cubs have been putting forward. Plus, Zac Gallen takes the mound with a solid ERA of 3.87, which might just be enough to keep the Cubs' batters in check more effectively than the Cubs' starter, Kyle Hendricks, can manage with his 6.78 ERA. So, the smart bet might lean slightly towards Arizona continuing their success in this series based on these elements.
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Julian Merryweather (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Cody Bellinger (CF): 10-Day-IL
- Ben Brown (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Keegan Thompson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Luke Little (RP): 15-Day-IL
Arizona Diamondbacks injuries
- Jordan Montgomery (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Merrill Kelly (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Eduardo Rodriguez (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Blake Walston (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Drey Jameson (RP): 60-Day-IL
Diamondbacks vs Cubs game info
| Venue |
Wrigley Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:15 PM |
| TV |
FOX |
| Temperature |
76° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
