Cubs vs Marlins starting pitchers
- Adam Oller for Miami Marlins
- Javier Assad for Chicago Cubs
Cubs vs Marlins statistics
| Stat |
Cubs |
Marlins |
| Hits |
1024 (21st) |
1039 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.236 (22nd) |
.238 (20th) |
| Runs Batted In |
525 (19th) |
460 (29th) |
| Runs |
557 (16th) |
476 (29th) |
| Home Runs |
139 (18th) |
118 (28th) |
| Walks |
426 (6th) |
310 (30th) |
| Stolen Bases |
110 (8th) |
98 (12th) |
| Strikeouts |
1105 (14th) |
1102 (16th) |
| Pitches |
19108 (11th) |
17971 (28th) |
Miami Marlins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/24/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
14-2 |
| 8/23/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
6-3 |
| 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 |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/24/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
W |
14-2 |
| 8/23/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
W |
6-3 |
| 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 |
Cubs vs Marlins predictions
For the Chicago Cubs, players like Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger are poised to make a substantial impact in the upcoming game against the Miami Marlins. Happ, with his 23 home runs and 71 RBIs, has consistently been a driving force in the Cubs' offense and could very well add to those totals given his current form. Bellinger, batting an impressive .272, is another crucial player whose performance at the plate could tilt the game in favor of the Cubs. Their contributions, coupled with Javier Assad's strong arm on the mound—boasting a 3.11 ERA and 99 strikeouts—suggest that the Cubs have some solid momentum going into this matchup.
On the flip side, the Miami Marlins have players like Jake Burger who could potentially turn the game around. Burger leads the team with 25 home runs and has driven in 57 runs. While his batting average sits at .246, his power-hitting capability indicates he could capitalize on any mistakes made by the opposing pitcher. Additionally, Jonah Bride and Xavier Edwards might not be bringing staggering numbers, but their ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities could prove vital for the Marlins as they look to snap their losing streak.
Given the current dynamics and the mixed performances of the season, my prediction would lean towards the Chicago Cubs taking the win. The Cubs' balanced approach at the plate and Assad's pitching prowess might just be too much for the Marlins to handle, especially with Miami struggling to find consistent rhythm in their gameplay. The Marlins’ pitching vulnerabilities, highlighted by Adam Oller's struggles on the mound, could further tilt the game in Chicago's favor, making it a challenging night for the home team at loanDepot park.
Miami Marlins injuries
- Xavier Edwards (SS): Day-To-Day
- Josh Simpson (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Dane Myers (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Sixto Sanchez (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Andrew Nardi (RP): 15-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 |
Sun 1:40 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
70% |
