The Chicago Cubs face the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 15, at 6:40 CT. The Cubs have struggled with scoring recently but maintain a strong walk rate, ranking second in MLB.
Friday notes…
The game is scheduled for 6:40 PM CT on May 15.
The Cubs have scored only five runs in their last 47 innings, averaging five runs per game this season.
The Cubs have a .518 winning percentage against American League teams since interleague play began in 1997.
The Cubs have recorded 204 walks this season, leading MLB with an 11.8 percent walk rate.
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Cubs lineup:
White Sox lineup:
Edward Cabrera was going along pretty well this year, then he got hit hard by the Rangers last Saturday. Of concern as well: After allowing no home runs in his first four starts covering 22.2 innings, he’s now served up seven homers in his last four starts, in 23.2 innings. This is not a trend you want to see continue.
Cabrera has also been better at Wrigley Field (3.60 ERA in five starts) than on the road (4.41 ERA in three starts). Small sample sizes here.
Last year, Cabrera held the Sox to one run in five innings at Rate Field, May 10. 2025. We’d take that tonight.
Sean Burke has made eight appearances for the Sox this year (six starts). The relief appearances were essentially “starts” following an opener. Coming off two good outings vs. the Nationals and Padres, Burke got lit up by the Mariners in his last start (six runs in 4.1 innings).
He made two starts against the Cubs last year and allowed eight runs (seven earned) in 9.1 innings. One thing he’s done better this year is cut down on his walk rate.
Today’s game is on Marquee Sports Network. It’s also on Chicago Sports Network and WCIU-Ch. 26 with the Sox announcers.
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