Cubs vs Giants starting pitchers
- Justin Steele for Chicago Cubs
Cubs vs Giants statistics
| Stat |
Cubs |
Giants |
| Hits |
593 (24th) |
647 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.229 (25th) |
.245 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
303 (19th) |
327 (14th) |
| Runs |
326 (18th) |
341 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
75 (Tied-20th) |
75 (Tied-20th) |
| Walks |
269 (5th) |
259 (8th) |
| Stolen Bases |
67 (Tied-8th) |
25 (30th) |
| Strikeouts |
685 (9th) |
631 (18th) |
| Pitches |
11484 (10th) |
11549 (8th) |
San Francisco Giants recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/23/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
5-3 |
| 6/22/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
9-4 |
| 6/20/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
6-5 |
| 6/19/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
6-5 |
| 6/18/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
5-2 |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/23/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
5-2 |
| 6/22/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
8-1 |
| 6/21/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
11-1 |
| 6/19/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
6-5 |
| 6/18/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
5-2 |
Cubs vs Giants predictions
As the Chicago Cubs gear up to face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, all eyes are on a few key players who could make a significant impact. Justin Steele, the Cubs' starting pitcher, has demonstrated solid performance with a 3.16 ERA and seems poised to continue suppressing runs against the Giants' lineup. On the offensive front, Christopher Morel seems to be a player to watch, having already racked up 15 home runs this season. Given Morel's power and Cody Bellinger's consistent hitting with a .270 average, the Cubs might just have the firepower needed to challenge the Giants' pitching staff.
Flipping over to the San Francisco Giants, Heliot Ramos appears ready to add to his total of 10 homers, especially playing at the batter-friendly Oracle Park. Thairo Estrada, sporting a .235 average and leading the team with 39 RBIs, will need to capitalize on any scoring opportunities if the Giants hope to clinch this game. Additionally, the team's overall hitting stats, like their ranking of 14th in runs scored and 13th in hits, suggest they have a balanced lineup that could exploit any lapses in the Cubs’ pitching.
Taking everything into account, the Cubs might have a slight edge going into this matchup. Although their road record hasn’t been stellar, the key player performances and Justin Steele's pitching could tilt the scales in their favor. On the other hand, the Giants will make it a close game, no doubt, given their stronger overall hitting and being underdogs could push them to exceed expectations. But my money is on the Cubs clinching a narrow victory, riding on the back of a strong outing from Steele and crucial hits from Bellinger and Morel. Let's see if the Cubs can leverage their strengths and pull off a win in this intriguing matchup!
San Francisco Giants injuries
- LaMonte Wade Jr. (1B): 10-Day-IL
- Austin Warren (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Yusniel Diaz (RF): Day-To-Day
- Mike Yastrzemski (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Ben Brown (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Yency Almonte (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Mark Leiter Jr. (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ben Leeper (RP): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Wicks (SP): 15-Day-IL
Cubs vs Giants game info
| Venue |
Oracle Park |
| Location |
San Francisco, California |
| First pitch |
Mon 9:45 PM |
| Temperature |
56° |
| Chance of Rain |
1% |
