Cubs vs Marlins starting pitchers
- Max Meyer for Miami Marlins
- Kyle Hendricks for Chicago Cubs
Cubs vs Marlins statistics
| Stat |
Cubs |
Marlins |
| Hits |
997 (22nd) |
1027 (18th) |
| Batting Average |
.234 (23rd) |
.239 (19th) |
| Runs Batted In |
507 (22nd) |
455 (29th) |
| Runs |
537 (Tied-19th) |
471 (29th) |
| Home Runs |
132 (Tied-21st) |
116 (27th) |
| Walks |
415 (8th) |
302 (30th) |
| Stolen Bases |
109 (8th) |
96 (12th) |
| Strikeouts |
1095 (13th) |
1091 (14th) |
| Pitches |
18790 (11th) |
17680 (28th) |
Miami Marlins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/21/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
10-8 |
| 8/20/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
3-1 |
| 8/19/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
9-6 |
| 8/18/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
3-2 |
| 8/17/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
4-0 |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/22/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
W |
10-2 |
| 8/21/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
8-2 |
| 8/20/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
W |
3-1 |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
1-0 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
3-2 |
Cubs vs Marlins predictions
As the Chicago Cubs head into their match against the Miami Marlins, all eyes will likely be on Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger, both of whom have been pivotal in the Cubs' offensive lineup this season. Happ, with a commendable 22 home runs and 69 RBIs, and Bellinger, leading the team with a .275 batting average, are expected to be central figures in sparking the Cubs' offense during this series. With Kyle Hendricks on the mound, despite his challenging season stats, he holds the potential for a turnaround game that could keep the Marlins' bats at bay.
Turning our focus to the Miami Marlins, Jake Burger stands out with impressive numbers, including a team-leading 25 home runs and 57 RBIs. His performances have been a silver lining in what's been a tough season for the Marlins. In terms of pitching, Max Meyer will be tasked with holding off the Cubs' hitters. Despite some struggles, such as an ERA of 5.58, Meyer has shown flashes of effectiveness that could prove critical if he steps up to the challenge in this game.
Given the dynamics and recent performances, while the Miami Marlins show promise with strong individual performances like Burger's, the overall momentum and depth of the Chicago Cubs might just tip the scales in their favor. The Cubs have more at stake in terms of their division ranking and still hold onto flickering postseason aspirations. Therefore, they might just edge out the Marlins in what promises to be a closely contested match-up. Keep an eye on the key players, as their performances will likely be the determining factor in this exciting face-off.
Miami Marlins injuries
- Josh Simpson (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Anthony Bender (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Sixto Sanchez (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Braxton Garrett (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Dane Myers (RF): 10-Day-IL
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Jordan Wicks (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Hayden Wesneski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Tomas Nido (C): 10-Day-IL
- Colten Brewer (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ben Brown (SP): 60-Day-IL
Cubs vs Marlins game info
| Venue |
loanDepot park |
| Location |
Miami, Florida |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:10 PM |
| Temperature |
87° |
| Chance of Rain |
47% |
