Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction: Can Jameson Taillon, Cubs Bounce Back?
The Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies will meet on Wednesday afternoon. Can Jameson Taillon and the Cubs bounce back? Matt McCuen breaks down this early MLB game.
Matt McCuen - September 13, 2023, 11:37 AM EDT
5 minColorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction: Can Jameson Taillon, Cubs Bounce Back?
The Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies will clash from the mile high on Wednesday afternoon.
Rockies vs. Cubs Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: September 13, 2023
- Game Time: 3:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
The Cubs enter playing to the tune of a 76-68 record, which is good for the second wildcard spot in the NL. Chicago trails Philadelphia by 1.5 games for the top wildcard in the NL.
Cody Bellinger has been the star of this Cubs lineup. Bellinger is batting a team-best .317 while leading the team in home runs with 25 and runs batted in with 89.
Second baseman Nico Hoerner has delivered the best year of his young career. Hoerner leads the team in hits (159).
The hottest Cub over the last month has been outfielder Seiya Suzuki. The hot run has boosted Suzuki's batting average up to .279 on the campaign.
The Cubs will hand the ball to veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon. Taillon has struggled this year with a record of 7-11 and an ERA of 5.27.
The Rockies have struggled in 2022, representing a record of 59-92.
Colorado has been one of the worst teams in baseball this year and will attempt to play spoiler late in the season.
Charlie Blackmon has produced at a high level for the Rockies this season but has struggled to stay on the field, playing in just 81 games this season.
Catcher Elias Diaz was voted into the all-star game this season. Diaz is batting .272 with 14 home runs and 88 runs batted in.
Outfielder Kris Bryant has not lived up to his contract. Bryant has struggled with injuries, playing in just 67 games this season.
Colorado handed the ball to Southpaw Ty Blach. Blach is 2-1 with an ERA OF 4.58.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs Pick
The Cubs lost last night's game, and this is a perfect bounce-back spot.
Chicago has been swinging the bats well, and what better place to hit than at Coors Field?
Blach has struggled at home this year with an ERA of 4.62 at home.
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