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Miami Marlins (61-88) vs Chicago Cubs (63-85)

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6:40 pm

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The Chicago Cubs scratched Drew Smyly and will start right-hander Marcus Stroman on Wednesday night against the host Miami Marlins.

The contest will be the rubber game of a three-game series between Miami (61-88) and Chicago (63-85), two teams that are out of playoff contention. The Marlins won the opener 10-3 on Monday, and the Cubs prevailed 2-1 on Tuesday.

Cubs manager David Ross didn't seem overly concerned with Smyly's issue.

"There's been some stuff bothering him, and he's been pushing through it," Ross said. "He was just a bit sore after his last start."

Stroman (4-7, 3.76 ERA) will be pitching on his normal four days of rest. He leads the Cubs in innings pitched (119 2/3) and he is on pace to post an ERA under 4.00 for his third straight season.

Despite his solid numbers, the Cubs are just 6-16 when he starts this year.

In four career starts against the Marlins, Stroman is 1-0 with a 2.55 ERA. He has yet to face Miami this year.

Stroman will hope for offensive support from third baseman Patrick Wisdom, leads the Cubs with 22 homers. Wisdom has 59 RBIs, two short of his career high set last year. His career high in homers -- 28 -- was set in 2021 as well.

Dana’s Pick Under: 6.5 +100

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