Giants vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers Today – June 26

By Lineups Staff | Aug 23, 2024, 8:48am

The Chicago Cubs (37-43) bring a three-game losing streak into a home matchup versus the San Francisco Giants (38-42), at 9:45 PM ET on Wednesday.

The Giants will give the nod to Hayden Birdsong and the Cubs will turn to Hayden Wesneski (2-4, 3.29 ERA).

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Giants vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup Info

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 9:45 PM ET
TV: MARQ
Location: San Francisco, California
Venue: Oracle Park
Live Stream: Fubo
Probable Pitchers: Birdsong – SF (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Wesneski – CHC (2-4, 3.29 ERA)

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The Cubs will send Wesneski (2-4) out for his fourth start of the season. He is 2-4 with a 3.29 ERA and 37 strikeouts through 41 2/3 innings pitched.
His last appearance came out of the bullpen on Friday when the right-hander threw two innings against the New York Mets, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
In 20 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.29, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .218 against him.
Wesneski is looking to record his third quality start of the year in this matchup.
Wesneski has put together two starts this season where he pitched five or more innings.
He has made 10 appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

The opposing Giants offense has the 17th-ranked slugging percentage (.384) and ranks 20th in home runs hit (77) in all of MLB. They have a collective .246 batting average, and are 11th in the league with 665 total hits and 14th in MLB play scoring 351 runs.
Wesneski has an 18.00 ERA and a 5 WHIP against the Giants this season in one inning pitched, allowing a .250 batting average over one appearance.

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