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Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Vargas' 4-hit game
TL;DR
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago Cubs after Vargas' impressive 4-hit game. The matchup features Ryne Nelson for the Diamondbacks and Shota Imanaga for the Cubs.
Key points
- Diamondbacks are 16-15, third in the NL West
- Cubs are 20-12, first in the NL Central
- Ryne Nelson has a 7.71 ERA for the Diamondbacks
- Shota Imanaga has a 3.15 ERA for the Cubs
- Game scheduled for Saturday at 2:20 p.m. EDT
Arizona DiamondbacksChicago CubsRyne NelsonShota Imanaga
Arizona Diamondbacks (16-15, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (20-12, first in the NL Central)
Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 7.71 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (2-2, 3.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)
LINE: Cubs -168, Diamondbacks +142; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Chicago Cubs after Ildemaro Vargas' four-hit game on Friday.
Chicago is 20-12 overall and 12-5 in home games. Cubs hitters have a collective .425 slugging percentage to rank fifth in MLB.
Arizona has a 7-9 record in road games and a 16-15 record overall. The Diamondbacks have a 5-2 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Saturday's game is the second time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has a .297 batting average to lead the Cubs, and has nine doubles and four home runs. Seiya Suzuki is 14 for 36 with five home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.
Vargas leads the Diamondbacks with a .404 batting average, and has six doubles, two triples, six home runs, four walks and 21 RBIs. Nolan Arenado is 13 for 32 with two home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What were Vargas' stats in the last game against the Cubs?
Vargas had an impressive 4-hit game in the last matchup against the Cubs.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Diamondbacks vs Cubs game?
Ryne Nelson will start for the Diamondbacks, while Shota Imanaga will pitch for the Cubs.
What is the current record of the Diamondbacks and Cubs?
The Diamondbacks have a record of 16-15, while the Cubs are 20-12.
