Kyle Hendricks (13-7, 2.09 ERA) takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs (88-48) as they go up against Zach Davies (10-6, 4.07 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (60-76) in the first of a three-game series at Miller Park. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 5 and will air on ESPN and WGN.
In his most recent outing, Davies pitched 6.1 innings, giving up three runs and striking out nine in a 6-5 loss to the Cardinals. Chris Carter (.228, 69 Rs, 32 HRs, 77 RBIs, 3 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 5 with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Cubs were victorious the last time Hendricks pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out four and walking one in a 3-0 victory over the Pirates. Anthony Rizzo (.294, 82 Rs, 26 HRs, 93 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been doing well, going 3 for 6 yesterday with two runs.
Notes
The Brewers won their last game by a 10-run margin. In games decided by a margin of 10 runs or more, the Cubs are 4-1. The Brewers are 1-0 in blowouts this season.
Milwaukee won its last game in a shutout, its sixth of the season. Chicago has been shut out six times this season.
The Brewers are coming into this matchup after a high-scoring game where they scored a whopping 10 runs. The Cubs have a 0-5 record when opponents score that many runs or more.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 12-63. The Cubs have an 8-28 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 17th in home runs, Milwaukee has hit 154 this season. Chicago ranks 13th with 167 home runs.
Chicago tops the league in walks with 554 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at second with 524.
The Brewers are 47-39 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Cubs are 64-24 when they hit at least one homer.
