Chase Anderson (1-5, 6.11 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (16-22) go up against Kyle Hendricks (2-2, 3.03 ERA) and the Chicago Cubs (27-9) in the first of a three-game division series at Miller Park. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 17 and will air on CSCh and FSWI.
In his most recent outing, Anderson pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out four and walking one in a 3-2 loss to the Marlins. Chris Carter (.254, 23 Rs, 11 HRs, 26 RBIs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 3 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Cubs were also unsuccessful the last time Hendricks pitched. He pitched well, going 6.2 innings, allowing three runs (one unearned), striking out eight and walking one in a 7-4 loss to the Padres. Dexter Fowler (.331, 27 Rs, 3 HRs, 19 RBIs, 6 SBs) went 1 for 3 Sunday with one run.
Notes
In their last game, the Cubs lost by a margin of one run. The Brewers are 7-4 in one-run games. The Cubs have a 4-4 record in close games.
The Milwaukee batters brought in a solid 11 hits last game. Chicago has a record of 3-2 when their opponents get that many hits or more.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 2-18. The Cubs have a 2-7 record when opponents outhit them.
Tied at 13th for total home runs, Milwaukee and Chicago have each hit 42 homers this season.
Ranking first in walks, Chicago has earned 182 this season. Milwaukee ranks fourth with 158 walks.
The Brewers are 11-9 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Cubs are 21-2 when they hit at least one homer.
