Venue, Date & First Pitch
Stadium: Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia, PA
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM EDT
Weather Outlook (Inference)
No weather data was provided in the sources.
Based on typical mid‑April evenings in Philadelphia, expect mid‑50s temperatures, light breeze, and neutral hitting conditions. (Inference — not sourced)
Injury Report
Chicago Cubs
Hunter Harvey — 15‑Day IL (triceps)
Phil Maton — 15‑Day IL (knee)
Matthew Boyd — 15‑Day IL (biceps)
Cade Horton — 15‑Day IL (forearm)
Porter Hodge — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Justin Steele — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Jordan Wicks — 15‑Day IL (forearm)
Shelby Miller — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Christopher Austin — 60‑Day IL (knee)
Philadelphia Phillies
Andrew Painter — day‑to‑day (migraine)
Max Lazar — 15‑Day IL (oblique)
Zack Wheeler — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
Team Records & Season Profile
Chicago Cubs (7–8)
Road Record: 3–3
Team AVG: .220
OBP: .314
SLG: .355
Runs per game: 4.3 (12th in MLB)
Pitching ERA: 3.32 (6th in MLB)
WHIP: 1.07
Strikeouts: 103
Home Runs: 13
Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10, outscoring opponents by 8 runs
Philadelphia Phillies (7–8)
Home Record: 4–5
Team AVG (last 10): .232
Team ERA (last 10): 3.38
Run Differential (last 10): –2
Pitching ERA: 4.16 (10th in NL)
Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10
Recent Team Form
Cubs
5–5 in last 10
.227 AVG, 3.13 ERA
Outscored opponents by 8 runs
Phillies
5–5 in last 10
.232 AVG, 3.38 ERA
Outscored by 2 runs
Pitching Matchup
Chicago — Javier Assad (RHP)
Record: 1–0
ERA: 0.00
WHIP: 0.53
Strikeouts: 3
Philadelphia — Cristopher Sánchez (LHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 1.65
WHIP: 1.35
Strikeouts: 23
Pitching Edge: Slightly Philadelphia — Sánchez has been dominant through two starts, with elite strikeout numbers.
Key Player Matchups
1. Bryce Harper (PHI) vs. Cubs Pitching
Harper: 13-for-35, 3 HR, 8 RBI in last 10 games
Advantage: Phillies — Harper is scorching hot.
2. Nico Hoerner (CHC) vs. Phillies Pitching
Hoerner: .316 AVG, 7 doubles
Advantage: Cubs — Hoerner is their most consistent contact hitter.
3. Moises Ballesteros (CHC) vs. Sánchez
Ballesteros: 9-for-24, 2 HR in last 10
Advantage: Cubs — emerging power threat.
4. Justin Crawford (PHI) vs. Assad
Crawford: .341 AVG, 4 doubles, triple
Advantage: Phillies — elite early‑season form.
Series History
First meeting of the 2026 season
Both teams enter with identical 7–8 records and similar recent form.
Betting Trends
Cubs
7–1 when out‑hitting opponents
Strong pitching metrics (3.32 ERA, 1.07 WHIP)
Bullpen: 40% save rate (2-for-5)
Phillies
4–5 at home
Pitching staff ERA: 4.16 (10th NL)
Harper and Crawford carrying offense
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs 8
Philadelphia Phillies – 186
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 12, 2026
