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Astros' Chas McCormick Shines as Cubs Prepare to Host Astros in Chicago Showdown

The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in an exciting showdown at Wrigley Field. Both teams have been performing well in their recent games, and this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. One player who has been particularly impressive for the Astros is outfielder Chas McCormick.


May 17, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (11) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

In the previous three games, McCormick has shown his prowess on both offense and defense. He has maintained a perfect fielding percentage, making him a reliable presence in the outfield. At the plate, McCormick has been exceptional, with an impressive batting average of .667 and an OPS of 1.334. His performance has been crucial in driving the Astros' offense forward.


Another standout player for the Astros is second baseman Jose Altuve. While he had a slow start in the previous games, Altuve's fielding skills have remained impeccable with a perfect fielding percentage. He will be looking to improve his hitting performance in the upcoming game against the Cubs.


May 17, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Kyle Tucker (30) celebrates with center fielder Jake Meyers (6) after the Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching front, Shawn Dubin has struggled in his recent outing with an ERA of 18.0 and a WHIP of 5.0. However, other pitchers like Hunter Brown and Brandon Bielak have shown promise with solid performances.


As for the Cubs, outfielder Michael Tauchman has been consistent with a batting average of .500 and an OPS of 1.167 in the last three games. His contributions have been valuable to the team's offensive efforts.


May 16, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) gets hit in the foot by a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Pitcher Drew Smyly has also made his mark as a reliable reliever for the Cubs with an ERA of 7.714 and a WHIP of 1.7143.


Looking ahead to the upcoming game, both teams will be aiming for victory at Wrigley Field. The Astros will rely on their top performers like Chas McCormick and Jose Altuve to lead the way. If they can continue their impressive form, the Astros have a good chance of coming out on top.


However, the Cubs will not be an easy opponent. Players like Michael Tauchman and Drew Smyly have shown their ability to make an impact on the game. The outcome of this matchup will likely come down to which team can execute their game plan effectively.


Fans can catch all the action of this exciting showdown between the Astros and Cubs on MARQ network. The game is scheduled for April 23, 2024, at 23:40 UTC at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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