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Javier Assad takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Tropicana Field against Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is at 6:50 PM ET.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Rays vs. Cubs game.
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Rays vs. Cubs Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:50 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- TV: Watch on MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Rays vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Rays 6, Cubs 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Rays 51%, Cubs 49%
Rays vs. Cubs Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2024 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -146 | +123 | 5-2 TB |
| 5/31/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -139 | +119 | 4-3 TB |
| 5/30/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -176 | +150 | 2-1 CHC |
| 5/29/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 8 | -123 | +104 | 1-0 CHC |
| 4/20/2022 | Rays | -1.5 | 9 | -112 | -107 | 8-2 TB |
| 4/19/2022 | Rays | -1.5 | 8 | -128 | +108 | 6-5 TB |
| 4/18/2022 | Rays | -1.5 | 8 | -146 | +126 | 4-2 CHC |
Rays Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.6 |
| HR | 5 |
| ERA | 5.01 |
| K/9 | 8.7 |
Rays Player Insights
- Isaac Paredes has a team-best batting average of .287, and paces the Rays in home runs (10) and runs batted in (37).
- In all of the majors, Paredes ranks 41st in home runs and 33rd in RBI.
- Paredes has collected a hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .211 with two doubles and three RBI.
- Diaz has 12 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 26 walks while hitting .258.
- Diaz ranks 191st in homers and 75th in RBI among all MLB batters this season.
- Diaz enters this matchup looking for his sixth game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is batting .429 with a walk.
- Amed Rosario is hitting .296 with 10 doubles, three triples, two home runs and six walks.
- Jose Caballero is batting .254 with 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 11 walks.
Rays Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 7 | Orioles | L 6-3 | Aaron Civale vs Cole Irvin |
| June 8 | Orioles | L 5-0 | Taj Bradley vs Kyle Bradish |
| June 9 | Orioles | L 9-2 | Zack Littell vs Grayson Rodriguez |
| June 10 | Orioles | L 5-2 | Ryan Pepiot vs Corbin Burnes |
| June 11 | Cubs | W 5-2 | Zach Eflin vs Jameson Taillon |
| June 12 | Cubs | - | Aaron Civale vs Javier Assad |
| June 13 | Cubs | - | Taj Bradley vs Justin Steele |
| June 14 | @ Braves | - | Zack Littell vs Chris Sale |
| June 15 | @ Braves | - | Ryan Pepiot vs Charlie Morton |
| June 16 | @ Braves | - | Zach Eflin vs Max Fried |
| June 18 | @ Twins | - | TBA vs TBA |
Learn more about this Rays vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 4.07 |
| K/9 | 9.6 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Christopher Morel leads the Cubs in home runs (13) and runs batted in (40).
- Morel is 15th in homers and 25th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Nico Hoerner is batting .252 with 13 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 24 walks.
- Hoerner is currently 263rd in homers and 214th in RBI in the major leagues.
- Cody Bellinger leads the Cubs' lineup with a .264 batting average.
- Mike Tauchman is hitting .255 with 10 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 31 walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | @ Reds | L 8-4 | Javier Assad vs Hunter Greene |
| June 7 | @ Reds | L 3-2 | Justin Steele vs Nick Lodolo |
| June 8 | @ Reds | L 4-3 | Ben Brown vs Andrew Abbott |
| June 9 | @ Reds | W 4-2 | Shota Imanaga vs Frankie Montás |
| June 11 | @ Rays | L 5-2 | Jameson Taillon vs Zach Eflin |
| June 12 | @ Rays | - | Javier Assad vs Aaron Civale |
| June 13 | @ Rays | - | Justin Steele vs Taj Bradley |
| June 14 | Cardinals | - | Ben Brown vs Kyle Gibson |
| June 15 | Cardinals | - | Shota Imanaga vs Andre Pallante |
| June 16 | Cardinals | - | Jameson Taillon vs Miles Mikolas |
| June 17 | Giants | - | Javier Assad vs Jordan Hicks |
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