Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 25, 2024

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Sep 25, 2024 6:10 AM
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 6:05 PM, the Chicago Cubs will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in a decisive matchup to determine the series winner. The Phillies, currently sitting atop the NL East with a 93-65 record, look to capitalize on their 53-27 home advantage, while the Cubs aim to bounce back from their 39-41 road record.
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Cubs vs Phillies starting pitchers

  • Cristopher Sanchez for Philadelphia Phillies
  • Javier Assad for Chicago Cubs

Cubs vs Phillies statistics

Stat Cubs Phillies
Hits 1293 (15th) 1392 (4th)
Batting Average .243 (15th) .258 (4th)
Runs Batted In 686 (12th) 731 (4th)
Runs 726 (11th) 765 (4th)
Home Runs 168 (19th) 193 (Tied-7th)
Walks 532 (6th) 504 (Tied-7th)
Stolen Bases 140 (8th) 146 (6th)
Strikeouts 1345 (15th) 1336 (Tied-16th)
Pitches 23427 (7th) 23201 (12th)

Philadelphia Phillies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/24/24 vs Chicago Cubs L 10-4
9/23/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 6-2
9/22/24 @ New York Mets L 2-1
9/21/24 @ New York Mets L 6-3
9/20/24 @ New York Mets W 12-2

Chicago Cubs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/24/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies W 10-4
9/23/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies L 6-2
9/22/24 vs Washington Nationals W 5-0
9/21/24 vs Washington Nationals L 5-1
9/20/24 vs Washington Nationals W 3-1

Cubs vs Phillies predictions

As the Chicago Cubs gear up to face the Philadelphia Phillies, eyes are inevitably drawn to key players who could make a difference. Javier Assad, stepping up as the starting pitcher, is anticipated to bring his A-game with an expectation of around five solid innings, key strikeouts, and hopefully keeping his ERA under control, close to his season average. Offensively, Ian Happ looks poised to add to his impressive homerun and RBI count, especially critical in these high-stake games. Meanwhile, Seiya Suzuki, notwithstanding his day-to-day status with an ankle sprain, could be a pivotal player if he manages to shake off his injury and bring his batting prowess to the forefront.

On the flip side, the Philadelphia Phillies have their own set of aces ready to counter. Cristopher Sanchez, flaunting a slightly better ERA than Assad, might just edge out a performance that could seal the deal for the Phillies. With the bat, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are the heavy hitters to watch. Harper’s ability to get on base and possibly hit deep could be a game-changer, and Schwarber's power to clear the bases with a swing adds that threat every pitcher dreads. Expect these two to really push the envelope in trying to outscore the Cubs.

Tallying up the potential impact from both teams, this game promises to be a nail-biter. However, considering the pitching strengths and the power hitters from the Phillies lined up against the Cubs, Philadelphia might just have the edge in this matchup. Their superior regular season record and slightly better team stats suggest they have the tools to clinch the series win at their home ground, Citizens Bank Park. Remember, in baseball, the game can swing on one pitch, but if the stars align as expected, Phillies fans could be in for a satisfying day.

Philadelphia Phillies injuries

  • Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Rodolfo Castro (SS): 60-Day-IL
  • Andrew Painter (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Jordan Luplow (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Snyder (RP): Day-To-Day

Chicago Cubs injuries

  • Seiya Suzuki (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Busch (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Colten Brewer (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Nick Madrigal (3B): 60-Day-IL
  • Jorge Lopez (RP): 15-Day-IL

Cubs vs Phillies game info

Venue Citizens Bank Park
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First pitch Wed 6:05 PM
Temperature 68°
Chance of Rain 60%

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