The Chicago Cubs (76-73) and Oakland Athletics (65-85) clash in the first of a three-game series on Monday at Wrigley Field, at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs are coming off a series defeat to the Rockies, and the Athletics a series loss to the White Sox.

The probable starters are Shota Imanaga (13-3) for the Cubs and Joey Estes (7-7) for the Athletics.

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Cubs vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
• Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• TV: NBCS-CA
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Imanaga – CHC (13-3, 3.03 ERA) vs Estes – OAK (7-7, 4.36 ERA)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Shota Imanaga

• Imanaga (13-3) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his 28th start of the season.
• The left-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed seven hits in seven innings pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
• The 31-year-old has pitched to a 3.03 ERA this season with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.4 walks per nine across 27 games.
• If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth consecutive quality start.
• Imanaga has pitched five or more innings in 13 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• In 27 appearances this season, he has finished eight without allowing an earned run.
• Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 31-year-old’s 3.03 ERA ranks seventh, 1.017 WHIP ranks seventh, and 8.9 K/9 ranks 23rd.

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Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Joey Estes

• The Athletics will send Estes (7-7) out to make his 22nd start of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.36 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 117 2/3 innings pitched.
• His most recent appearance came on Thursday against the Houston Astros, when the righty went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up seven hits.
• The 22-year-old has an ERA of 4.36, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 games this season. Opponents have a .242 batting average against him.
• Estes has collected eight quality starts this season.
• Estes will look to collect his 18th outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.3 innings per appearance.
• He has had three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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