Chicago Cubs probable pitchers & starting lineup vs. Houston Astros, April 25
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The Chicago Cubs have the chance to sweep the Houston Astros with a victory on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
Despite the injury bug resurfacing for the Cubs, this time sidelining Cody Bellinger with a fractured rib, the team continues to find different ways to win games.
Standing in the way of a Cubs' sweep of the Astros is veteran starting pitcher Justin Verlander. Here's a fun throwback Thursday for Cubs fans, take a look at the Cubs' lineup the first time they faced Verlander in his career.
Justin Verlander pitches against the Cubs at Wrigley Field today.
— Andy Martínez (@amartinez_11) April 25, 2024
Here’s the starting lineups from his first game at Wrigley, as a rookie on June 17, 2006. pic.twitter.com/Dee2aQjWeF
Needless to say, both the Cubs and Verlander came a long way since then.
Probable starting pitchers
- Javier Assad is on the mound for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon. Assad continues to thrive as a member of the Cubs' starting rotation Assad has posted an ERA of 2.11 through his first 4 starts this season. With Kyle Hendricks on the IL or the foreseeable future, the opportunity is in front of Assad to cement his spot in the team's rotation.
- The aforementioned Justin Verlander is on the mound for the Astros on Thursday. Verlander made his season debut last Friday in the Astros' victory over the Washington Nationals. Verlander tossed 6 innings while giving up 2 runs on 4 hits.
Chicago Cubs starting lineup, April 24
- Nico Hoerner, 2B
- Mike Tauchman, RF
- Ian Happ, DH
- Michael Busch, 1B
- Dansby Swanson, SS
- Nick Madrigal, 3B
- Miguel Amaya, C
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
- Alexander Canario, LF
Houston Astros starting lineup, April 24
Last one in Chi Town.
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 25, 2024
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What channel is the Chicago Cubs game on today?
- Game Time: 1:20PM CST
- Marquee Sports Network and the Marquee Sports Network app will have the Cubs broadcast tonight.
- Astros fans can catch the game on Space City Home Network
How do I stream the Chicago Cubs game today?
How can I listen to the Chicago Cubs game today?
- The Cubs broadcast will be on WSCR 670 The Score
- Astros fans can tune in on 790 AM KBME and FM 94.5 HD-2 Houston
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