Chicago Cubs host Atlanta Braves in pitching matchup

The Chicago Cubs are set to host the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, September 16. The matchup features a significant pitching contrast between Cubs starter Shota Imanaga and Braves rookie JR Ritchie.

Imanaga enters the game with an elite command profile, while Ritchie has struggled with control, recording 36 walks in 58 innings this season. Both teams are facing challenges in their relief corps due to injuries, which may impact the game's scoring potential. The betting market has set the total runs at 8.0.