Blue Jays vs Cubs starting pitchers
- Justin Steele for Chicago Cubs
- Chris Bassitt for Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays vs Cubs statistics
| Stat |
Blue Jays |
Cubs |
| Hits |
967 (21st) |
964 (23rd) |
| Batting Average |
.239 (19th) |
.235 (22nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
483 (Tied-22nd) |
489 (21st) |
| Runs |
509 (22nd) |
519 (20th) |
| Home Runs |
114 (26th) |
128 (Tied-20th) |
| Walks |
389 (12th) |
404 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
59 (27th) |
105 (8th) |
| Strikeouts |
921 (26th) |
1058 (13th) |
| Pitches |
17715 (20th) |
18149 (11th) |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
6-5 F/10 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
6-1 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
2-1 |
| 8/12/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
9-8 |
| 8/10/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
3-1 |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/16/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
6-5 F/10 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
9-2 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
6-1 |
| 8/12/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
4-2 |
| 8/11/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
L |
8-4 |
Blue Jays vs Cubs predictions
Heading into this enticing matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs, the spotlight is surely going to be on some key players from the Blue Jays' roster. Keep an eye on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has been swinging a hot bat with an impressive .319 average and 25 homers to his name. Projecting his performance in today's game, expect Guerrero Jr. to potentially add to his RBI tally, given his consistent ability to come through in key moments. Also worth watching is Chris Bassitt on the mound. While his ERA stands at 4.30 for the season, his experience and knack for strikeouts might just tilt the balance in crucial innings.
Flipping over to the Chicago Cubs, anticipation is building around Justin Steele, who’s been a beacon of reliability with an ERA of 3.16. His ability to keep the ball in play and limit walks could be pivotal in controlling the Blue Jays' offense. Offensively, Ian Happ, boasting 21 home runs and a knack for timely hitting, could be instrumental. If Happ finds his rhythm early, he could drive in crucial runs and shift momentum in favor of the Cubs.
As both teams are gearing up for this showdown, the game could hinge on pitching performances and clutch hitting. Given the current form and the statistical edge in pitching, especially with Steele's lower ERA and better WHIP, the Chicago Cubs might just have the upper hand. They're not only playing at home but also carry momentum, making them the slight favorites to edge out the Toronto Blue Jays in what promises to be a closely contested game.
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
Toronto Blue Jays injuries
- Payton Henry (C): Day-To-Day
- Bo Bichette (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Jordan Romano (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Orelvis Martinez (SS): suspension
- Alek Manoah (SP): 15-Day-IL
Blue Jays vs Cubs game info
| Venue |
Wrigley Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Sat 2:20 PM |
| TV |
MLBN |
| Temperature |
79° |
| Chance of Rain |
40% |
