The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies will meet on April 26 at Wrigley Field in the second of a three-game series running from April 25 – 27.
Find out everything you need to know about this game, including team standings, head-to-head records, and who has the advantage.
Current Standings and Performance
The Cubs and Phillies have faced challenges at the start of their seasons. The Cubs have been inconsistent, while the Phillies have yet to give a standout performance.
Chicago is leading the National League Central, with a win-loss record of 12-9 after twenty-one games, while Philadelphia is second in the National League East with a 10-8 record after eighteen games.
Head-to-Head Records
A review of past head-to-heads between both has seen the Cubs achieve 1245-1129 against the Phillies, according to StatMuse. On the other hand, recent history has been in favor of the Phillies, who boast a 4-2 advantage over the Cubs in last season’s campaign.
The showdown at Wrigley Field indicates that the Phillies can take on the Cubs. More details on head-to-heads between these two teams are available on SportyTrader. This platform also provides match predictions online for top MLB matches like this one, as well as other mainstream sports events like football, basketball, and cricket.
Pitching Capabilities and Offense
On the offence, including runs scored and RBIs, the Cubs rank well. Key players like Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, and Carson Kelly have been a strong driving force for the team’s offensive strategy, thanks to their significant power numbers. Although the Phillies may not match their opponent’s offensive output, they are potentially dangerous with notable hitters like Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos in the lineup. Season-long ERAs and recent forms will likely play a significant role in the outcome.
Home Field Advantage
The Chicago Cubs playing at home undoubtedly gives them a better advantage. Wrigley Field is familiar ground to the team, and fans will be out to support.
Based on their performance this season, they have a 50-50 win rate at home, which is slightly better than the Phillies, who have lost more away matches.
Potential Outcome/Prediction
The odds are slightly in favor of the Chicago Cubs, who have the home advantage and better offensive capabilities. However, the April 26 showdown between the Chicago Cubs and Phillies could go either way.
There’s not a huge difference in performance between the two teams this season. So the Cubs will have to put in their best effort, as the Phillies will certainly look to mitigate their opponent’s home advantage.
The April 26 matchup, as well as the other two in the series, will take place at Wrigley Field. Follow the match on FOX or grab your ticket via the official MLB website.
The first game of the series will be held on April 25 at 1:20 pm and the third on April 27 at 6:10 pm.
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