Cubs vs. Blue Jays Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – August 16-18

Published 9:13 pm Thursday, August 15, 2024

On Friday, August 16, the Chicago Cubs begin hosting a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:20 PM ET.

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Cubs vs. Blue Jays Series How to Watch Info

Friday at 2:20 PM ET

Saturday at 2:20 PM ET

Sunday at 2:20 PM ET

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Cubs Splits

  • The Cubs’ record in night games is 32-36, and they’ve gone 27-27 in day games.
  • Looking at one-run games, Chicago is 17-25.
  • The Cubs’ record against righties is 50-48. They are 9-15 versus lefties.
  • The Cubs’ record as moneyline favorites is 25-27.
  • As moneyline underdogs, Chicago has gone 32-35.

Blue Jays Splits

  • The Blue Jays’ record in day games is 27-28, and at night it’s 31-36.
  • So far this season, Toronto is 15-20 in one-run games.
  • The Blue Jays are 48-50 versus right-handers, and 10-14 against lefties.
  • The Blue Jays have gone 35-28 as moneyline favorites this year.
  • As moneyline underdogs, Toronto has gone 20-36 in 2024.

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Cubs Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Cubs have 12 homers over their last 10 games.
  • Over Chicago’s last 10 games, the team is slugging .427 with 30 extra-base hits.
  • The Cubs are batting .252 as a team with 8.3 hits per contest.
  • Chicago is averaging 4.5 runs per game over its last 10 outings.
  • The Cubs have drawn 32 walks and posted a collective .317 OBP over their last 10 games.
  • Chicago has racked up 75 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

Blue Jays Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Blue Jays have 11 home runs during the last 10 games.
  • Over the last 10 games, Toronto has 33 extra-base hits (3.3 per game) while slugging .402.
  • Over the last 10 contests the Blue Jays are batting .227 and averaging 7.4 hits per game.
  • Toronto is averaging 4.4 runs per game over its last 10 outings.
  • In the past 10 games, the Blue Jays are averaging 3.3 walks per outing with an on-base percentage of .311.
  • Toronto is averaging 8.3 strikeouts and 3.9 at-bats per strikeout during the last 10 games.

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