The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the St. Louis Cardinals aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak for a Friday Night Baseball matchup on Friday, July 12.
The game is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV+. Fans looking to watch this MLB game can do so with an Apple TV+ subscription. Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial for new users and is $9.99 a month afterward.
The game is not available on your local cable provider or MLB.TV. Instead, (teams playing) will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of a Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. Unlike last season, a subscription is required to watch games on Apple TV+ this year.
PITCHING PROBABLES:
- Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (1-7, 7.53 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
- Cardinals: Sonny Gray (9-5, 3.30 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 115 strikeouts)
St. Louis is 48-44 overall and 24-20 in home games. The Cardinals have a 23-9 record in games when they did not give up a home run. Chicago is 20-28 on the road and 45-49 overall. The Cubs are 34-18 in games when they record at least eight hits.
Friday’s game is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Cardinals are up 4-1 in the season series.
- How to watch the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game: Here’s the direct link you need to watch the game
The only way to watch Friday’s game will be via the Apple TV+app, which you can watch on phones, streaming devices, smart TVs and computers.
Apple TV+ joined the sports streaming world last season with a major broadcasting deal with Major League Baseball that includes a weekly Friday Night Baseball broadcast exclusively on the app’s platform. The deal was promoted as a step forward for MLB to try and reach a younger audience.
Fans can find more info on how to watch MLB games on Apple TV+ here.
Who: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
When: Friday, July 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
Stream: Stream with an Apple TV+ subscription. Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial for new users and is $9.99 a month afterward.
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The Associated Press contributed to this article.
