The Chicago Cubs are set to face the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers in a baseball game on Opening Day at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The game is scheduled to start at 6:35 p.m. CT on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
The pitching probables for the game are Justin Steele (0-0) for the Cubs and Nathan Eovaldi (0-0) for the Rangers. The Cubs had an 83-79 record overall last season, with a strong 38-43 record on the road. Their pitching staff had a collective 4.09 ERA and averaged 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings in the 2023 season.
On the other hand, the Texas Rangers had a strong 90-72 record overall last season, with a remarkable 50-31 record at home. Their pitching staff averaged 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings and gave up only 4 runs per game in the 2023 season.
Both teams have some injuries that could affect their performance during the game. The Texas Rangers have Jacob deGrom on the 60-Day IL for elbow issues and Carson Coleman on the same list for elbow problems. The Cubs do not have any players listed on their injury report as of now.
The Cubs will host their home opener on Monday, April 1 at Wrigley Field against Colorado Rockies, while fans eagerly anticipate how both teams’ seasons will unfold in this exciting baseball matchup.
In conclusion, it’s going to be an exciting Opening Day game between two talented teams – Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers – with plenty of surprises in store for fans as they watch them compete on MLB fields across America!