How to Watch Astros vs. Cubs: Streaming Live and on TV - April 25
The Houston Astros (7-18) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) play at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET. In this matchup, the Astros have the chance to end a four-game skid.
Find out how to watch the Houston-Chicago matchup below.
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Astros vs. Cubs Game Info
- Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV: SCHN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Starting Pitching Matchup: Justin Verlander vs. Javier Assad
Justin Verlander Stats & Insights
- The Astros' Justin Verlander will make his second start of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday against the Washington Nationals, throwing six innings and giving up two earned runs.
- He has pitched in one game this season with an ERA of 3.00, a batting average against of .190 and 6 strikeouts per nine innings.
Javier Assad Stats & Insights
- Javier Assad (2-0 with a 2.11 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Cubs, his fifth of the season.
- In his last outing on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander went 4 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- During four games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed a 2.11 ERA and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .192 to opposing hitters.
- Assad is trying to record his second quality start of the year in this outing.
- Assad is looking to secure his fourth start of five or more innings this year in this outing.
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Astros Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 25 | .281 | .389 | .510 | 5 | 17 | 27 |
| Jose Altuve | 25 | .350 | .412 | .602 | 6 | 8 | 36 |
| Yordan Alvarez | 25 | .273 | .351 | .455 | 5 | 13 | 27 |
| Jeremy Pena | 25 | .337 | .363 | .449 | 2 | 10 | 33 |
| Yainer Diaz | 23 | .289 | .330 | .433 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
Cubs Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 23 | .271 | .364 | .365 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
| Michael Busch | 21 | .280 | .349 | .560 | 6 | 16 | 21 |
| Christopher Morel | 24 | .205 | .290 | .352 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
| Ian Happ | 21 | .232 | .344 | .354 | 1 | 12 | 19 |
| Dansby Swanson | 23 | .235 | .313 | .400 | 3 | 11 | 20 |
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Astros vs. Cubs Injuries
Houston's Injuries
Jose Urquidy: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cristian Javier: 15 Day IL (Neck), Framber Valdez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Chicago's Injuries
Cody Bellinger: 10 Day IL (Rib), Seiya Suzuki: 10 Day IL (Oblique strain), Drew Smyly: 15 Day IL (Hip), Kyle Hendricks: 15 Day IL (Back), Justin Steele: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Julian Merryweather: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Caleb Kilian: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Astros Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Astros Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2024 | Nationals | W 5-3 | Away | Justin Verlander | MacKenzie Gore |
| 4/20/2024 | Nationals | L 5-4 | Away | Ronel Blanco | Trevor Williams |
| 4/21/2024 | Nationals | L 6-0 | Away | Hunter Brown | Mitchell Parker |
| 4/23/2024 | Cubs | L 7-2 | Away | J.P. France | Jordan Wicks |
| 4/24/2024 | Cubs | L 4-3 | Away | Spencer Arrighetti | Jameson Taillon |
| 4/25/2024 | Cubs | - | Away | Justin Verlander | Javier Assad |
| 4/27/2024 | Rockies | - | Away | Ronel Blanco | Cal Quantrill |
| 4/28/2024 | Rockies | - | Away | Hunter Brown | Austin Gomber |
| 4/30/2024 | Guardians | - | Home | J.P. France | Carlos Carrasco |
| 5/1/2024 | Guardians | - | Home | - | Triston McKenzie |
| 5/2/2024 | Guardians | - | Home | Justin Verlander | Logan Allen |
Cubs Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Cubs Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2024 | Marlins | L 3-2 | Home | Javier Assad | Jesús Luzardo |
| 4/20/2024 | Marlins | W 5-3 | Home | Shota Imanaga | Roddery Munoz |
| 4/21/2024 | Marlins | L 6-3 | Home | Kyle Hendricks | Edward Cabrera |
| 4/23/2024 | Astros | W 7-2 | Home | Jordan Wicks | J.P. France |
| 4/24/2024 | Astros | W 4-3 | Home | Jameson Taillon | Spencer Arrighetti |
| 4/25/2024 | Astros | - | Home | Javier Assad | Justin Verlander |
| 4/26/2024 | Red Sox | - | Away | Shota Imanaga | Kutter Crawford |
| 4/27/2024 | Red Sox | - | Away | Kyle Hendricks | Josh Winckowski |
| 4/28/2024 | Red Sox | - | Away | Jordan Wicks | Tanner Houck |
| 4/29/2024 | Mets | - | Away | Jameson Taillon | Luis Severino |
| 4/30/2024 | Mets | - | Away | Javier Assad | Sean Manaea |
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