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Will the Cubs Outshine the Tigers at Wrigley Field in Their Next Clash?

In the world of baseball, every game is a new chapter, and as the Chicago Cubs prepare to host the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field, fans and analysts alike are buzzing with predictions. The upcoming game on August 20th promises to be a spectacle, but based on recent performances, can the Cubs seize a victory against their formidable opponents?


Aug 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Chicago Cubs first baseman Jeimer Candelario (9) hits an RBI double at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Cubs have had a rollercoaster season so far. Their recent games have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas needing improvement. On August 14th against the Cleveland Guardians, despite their efforts, they fell short with only 1 run from 5 hits. This was slightly better than their performance on August 13th where they managed to mirror these statistics but still ended up on the losing side. However, it was their game on August 12th that showcased what this team is capable of when everything clicks into place - an impressive victory with 8 runs from 9 hits.


Analyzing these performances reveals several key insights about the Cubs' current form. Firstly, their ability to convert hits into runs has been inconsistent. While they demonstrated significant offensive firepower in one game, they struggled in others. This inconsistency could be attributed to their hitting strategy or perhaps fluctuations in individual player performances.


Aug 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) celebrates after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching side of things, there's room for optimism as well as concern. The bullpen showed resilience and skill by maintaining a relatively low earned run average (ERA) across these games but faced challenges in keeping baserunners at bay which is evident from WHIP (Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched) statistics that suggest room for tightening up defense against steals and hits.


The Detroit Tigers come into this match-up with their own set of strengths and weaknesses but focusing on what can be controlled — strategy adjustments based on recent data — might just give CHC an edge.


Aug 22, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (11) throws in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

For CHC to emerge victorious against DET at Wrigley Field:


- Emphasizing contact hitting over power hitting could help improve batting averages and onboard percentages.


- The pitching staff needs to focus on reducing walks given up; control over pitches will limit opponents' scoring opportunities.


- Capitalizing during high-leverage situations will be crucial; improving batting with runners in scoring position could turn close games into wins.


Given these observations coupled with home-field advantage at Wrigley Field where fan support never wanes, there's reason for cautious optimism among Cub fans.


As we look forward to this exciting matchup scheduled for August 20th at 8:05 PM EDT at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois; fans can catch all live action broadcasted by BSDET network. Will this be another thrilling chapter added to Cubs’ season story? Only time will tell if they manage to harness potential into performance when it matters most.

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