
The Chicago Cubs aim for their 1,250th win against the Philadelphia Phillies in a rivalry that dates back to 1883. The Cubs have not won a series in Philadelphia since July 2022, and Carson Kelly is performing well with a .414 batting average in his last nine games.
Wednesday notesâŠ
Cubs lineup:
Phillies lineup:
ShĆta Imanaga was just magnificent in his last start, last Friday against the Pirates â six no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts.
His only career start vs. the Phillies happened July 3, 2024 at Wrigley Field. He allowed three runs in six innings, striking out eight. That might work tonight (but donât give up two home runs, as he did that day at Wrigley, to Rafael MarchĂĄn and Alec Bohm).
JesĂșs Luzardo has made three starts this year and been hit hard in two of them, by the Rangers and Diamondbacks. He did have a good outing vs. the Rockies, with 11 strikeouts.
Iâd like to think the Cubs offense is on par with the Rangers and D-backs. But we will see.
Luzardo was tough against the Cubs last year, throwing 12 innings and allowing three runs (two earned) with 15 strikeouts.
For whatever itâs worth, Luzardoâs good outing this year came on the road and he was hit hard twice at CBP.
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The Chicago Cubs are looking for their 1,250th win against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Cubs last won a series at Philadelphia from July 22-24, 2022.
Carson Kelly has a batting average of .414 with 12 hits, including three doubles and a home run, in his last nine games.
On April 15, 2001, Sammy Sosa hit a three-run homer to break a tie, leading the Cubs to a 5-1 victory over the Pirates.


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