Will the Astros Soar Past the Cubs at Wrigley Field?

As the Houston Astros prepare to face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Astros, coming off a dominant performance on April 2nd against the Toronto Blue Jays, where they shut out their opponents with a staggering 10-0 victory, are looking to continue their winning ways.

The Astros' hitting was nothing short of spectacular in that game. They racked up 12 hits and showcased their power with an impressive five home runs. Their batting average stood at .343, and they managed to get on base nearly 40 percent of the time. With such offensive prowess, it's clear that when this team gets rolling, they can be unstoppable.

Pitching is another area where HOU has excelled recently. Their pitching staff threw a complete game shutout against TOR, allowing zero runs and maintaining an ERA of 0.00 for that game. With only two walks given up and seven strikeouts recorded over nine innings pitched – all while keeping runners stranded on base – it's evident that HOU's pitchers can dominate when they're on top of their game.

However, not every recent outing has been as successful for HOU; there have been some hiccups along the way. On March 31st against New York Yankees, despite racking up more hits than NYY (12 vs 10), HOU fell short by one run in a tight contest ending in a scoreline of 4-3 in favor of NYY.

One area where improvement is needed is capitalizing when runners are in scoring positions; during this loss to NYY, HOU left nine runners stranded and hit just .300 with runners in scoring position (RISP). This inability to drive in crucial runs could prove costly if not addressed before facing CHC.

Looking ahead to CHC as opponents presents its own set of challenges for HOU. The Cubs will be defending their turf at Wrigley Field which always adds an extra layer of difficulty for any visiting team due to both environmental factors and fan support energizing the home side.

Astros fans should mark their calendars for April 24th at 6:40 PM CT when these two teams clash under Chicago skies – it promises to be an exciting matchup filled with strategic plays and powerful swings from both sides. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into local broadcasts or follow live updates online as these titans take each other head-on in what could be one of this season’s most memorable games.