NEWSLETTER
The last time we saw Kyle Hendricks on the mound, he threw eight no-hit innings against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium before Jeremy Hazelbaker spoiled the party with a two-strike homer to start the ninth.
Who’s up for an encore performance?
Hendricks is 1-1 in three starts with a 3.31 ERA, 3.2 K/BB ratio and 1.04 WHIP in 16.1 innings against the Brewers this season. Active Brewers haven’t had much success against the Cy Young candidate, owning a .173/.218/.231 slash line in 110 plate appearances. Center fielder Domingo Santana has had the roughest luck against Hendricks, going 0-for-8 with seven strikeouts.
Opposing Hendricks is Wily Peralta, who has pitched to a 3.50 ERA/4.31 FIP/3.69 xFIP since returning to the big league club on August 9. In the 13 starts prior to his demotion to the minors, Peralta’s pitching slash featured a 6.68 ERA/5.59 FIP/4.81 xFIP.
Cubs batters own a collective .289/.361/.559 slash line in 166 plate appearances against Peralta. The Cubs have a trio of lefties who seem to have his number. Anthony Rizzo is 16-for-32 against Peralta with seven home runs. Miguel Montero is hitting .357 in 14 at-bats. Jason Heyward is 6-for-22 with a pair of doubles.
First pitch is at 1:20. Let’s see if Hendricks can get the offensive support with the return of the regulars to get a series split at home.
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Game Info
Chicago Cubs (94-54) at Milwaukee Brewers (67-82) – 1:20 CT on ABC-7, MLBN, 670 The Score
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (R): 2.03 ERA, 3.38 FIP, 3.69 xFIP; 3.53 K/BB
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Brewers: Wily Peralta (R): 5.42 ERA, 5.08 FIP, 4.36 xFIP; 2.05 K/BB
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Milwaukee Brewers Lineup:
- Jonathan Villar, 3B
- Scooter Gennett, 2B
- Chris Carter, 1B
- Hernan Perez, RF
- Domingo Santana, CF
- Orlando Arcia, SS
- Andrew Susac, C
- Michael Reed, LF
- Wily Peralta, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
- Dexter Fowler, CF
- Kris Bryant, 3B
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Ben Zobrist, LF
- Addison Russell, SS
- Jason Heyward, RF
- Miguel Montero, C
- Javier Baez, 2B
- Kyle Hendricks, P
