Chicago Cubs @ Colorado Rockies - September 14, 2024

Alright, folks, grab your favorite snacks and put on your lucky jerseys because we’re gearing up for a thrilling matchup tonight as our beloved Cubs take on the Rockies! I’m pumped and ready to bleed Cubbie blue as I predict an electrifying game that should have us all on the edge of our seats.

Let’s break it down. The Rockies are sending out their pitcher who has struggled quite a bit this season with a win-loss record that reads 5-7 and an ERA hovering around 5.6. Yikes! If there’s anything we know about our Cubs’ offense, it’s that they thrive against pitchers with numbers like those. They’ve been averaging over 4.5 runs per game this season, which is nothing short of impressive, and they’ll be looking to capitalize early on Freeland’s weaknesses.

On the flip side, we’ve got our ace taking the mound tonight—our guy has a solid record at 10-8 with an ERA that sits at a respectable 3.8. Now that’s what I’m talking about! He strikes out batters like it’s going out of style (averaging over 8 strikeouts per game), so expect him to keep the Rockies’ bats quiet for most of the night. With him pitching for us, I feel pretty confident that we’ll see some fireworks from our hitters while he holds down their lineup.

Now let’s talk hitting stats: both teams have similar batting averages in the low .230s but there’s something special about how the Cubs can generate runs when needed most. The Rockies are bringing in just over 4 runs per game compared to our Cubs who average nearly half a run more per game at just above 4.5—that small margin could make all the difference tonight!

As far as overall predictions go, I really feel like we are going to dominate this match-up not only in terms of runs but also in hits. Given that both teams have hit rates around 8 per game, it wouldn’t surprise me if we see even more than that tonight due to Freeland’s propensity for allowing hits. My gut says we’re looking at at least two innings where our guys just feast off him!

The Over/Under is expected to be pushed past its mark; trust me when I say fans should prepare for plenty of scoring opportunities here! With Taillon shutting down any potential threats from Colorado combined with Freeland’s struggle against a robust lineup, my bold prediction is something like a final score reflecting high energy—a victory by five or six runs seems very plausible!

All said and done, under those bright lights tonight, you can bet I’ll be decked out in my lucky jersey—let’s rally behind our team because come what may; it’s always “Cubs win” in my book! Grab your drinks and settle in folks; it’s going to be one heck of an evening filled with pride and cheers! Go Cubs Go!