How to Watch Cubs vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 18
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Sep. 18, 2024 9:23 a.m. ET
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A pair of hot hitters, Ian Happ and Brent Rooker, will try to keep it going when the Chicago Cubs play the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET, at Wrigley Field.
Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Cubs vs. Athletics competition.
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Cubs vs. Athletics Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MLB Network
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Chicago Cubs vs. the Oakland Athletics on FOX Sports!
Cubs vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Athletics 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 58%, Athletics 42%
Cubs vs. Athletics Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -156 | +132 | 4-3 OAK |
| 9/16/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -202 | +168 | 9-2 CHC |
| 4/19/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -160 | +137 | 12-2 CHC |
| 4/18/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -190 | +161 | 4-0 CHC |
| 4/17/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -137 | +116 | 10-1 CHC |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.4 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.19 |
| K/9 | 8.1 |
Cubs Player Insights
- The Cubs' best power option comes in the form of Happ and his 25-home-run 85-RBI season, both team highs.
- In all of MLB, Happ ranks 31st in homers and 29th in RBI.
- Happ has collected a hit in six straight games. In his last 10 outings he is batting .295 with a double, two home runs, five walks and four RBI.
- Nico Hoerner is hitting .268 with 32 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 42 walks.
- Hoerner ranks 288th in home runs and 189th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Hoerner has five straight games with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .429 with a double, a walk and an RBI.
- Cody Bellinger is hitting .270 with 23 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs and 44 walks.
- Bellinger will look to build on his two-game hitting in this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .348 with a triple, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
- Isaac Paredes is hitting .238 with 24 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 73 walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13 | @ Rockies | L 9-5 | Javier Assad vs Austin Gomber |
| Sept. 14 | @ Rockies | L 6-5 | Jameson Taillon vs Kyle Freeland |
| Sept. 15 | @ Rockies | W 6-2 | Kyle Hendricks vs Cal Quantrill |
| Sept. 16 | Athletics | W 9-2 | Shota Imanaga vs Joey Estes |
| Sept. 17 | Athletics | L 4-3 | Justin Steele vs Mitch Spence |
| Sept. 18 | Athletics | - | Justin Steele vs Brady Basso |
| Sept. 19 | Nationals | - | Javier Assad vs Patrick Corbin |
| Sept. 20 | Nationals | - | Jameson Taillon vs MacKenzie Gore |
| Sept. 21 | Nationals | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Jake Irvin |
| Sept. 22 | Nationals | - | Shota Imanaga vs Mitchell Parker |
| Sept. 23 | @ Phillies | - | Jordan Wicks vs Aaron Nola |
Learn more about this Cubs vs. Athletics matchup on Fox Sports.
Athletics Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.1 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 4.25 |
| K/9 | 6.9 |
Athletics Player Insights
- Rooker leads the Athletics in home runs (38), runs batted in (109) and has posted a team-best batting average of .302.
- Rooker's home run total places him fifth in MLB, and he is third in RBI.
- Rooker carries an eight-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is batting .310 with three home runs, two walks and 10 RBI.
- JJ Bleday has 43 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 64 walks while hitting .246.
- Bleday is 64th among all hitters in the big leagues in homers, and 115th in RBI.
- Lawrence Butler is batting .269 with 23 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 33 walks.
- Shea Langeliers is batting .220 with 16 doubles, two triples, 28 home runs and 35 walks.
Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13 | @ White Sox | W 2-0 | Brady Basso vs Garrett Crochet |
| Sept. 14 | @ White Sox | L 7-6 | J.T. Ginn vs Chris Flexen |
| Sept. 15 | @ White Sox | L 4-3 | JP Sears vs Sean Burke |
| Sept. 16 | @ Cubs | L 9-2 | Joey Estes vs Shota Imanaga |
| Sept. 17 | @ Cubs | W 4-3 | Mitch Spence vs Justin Steele |
| Sept. 18 | @ Cubs | - | Brady Basso vs Justin Steele |
| Sept. 20 | Yankees | - | J.T. Ginn vs Gerrit Cole |
| Sept. 21 | Yankees | - | JP Sears vs Carlos Rodón |
| Sept. 22 | Yankees | - | Joey Estes vs Luis Gil |
| Sept. 24 | Rangers | - | Mitch Spence vs Nathan Eovaldi |
| Sept. 25 | Rangers | - | TBA vs TBA |
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