In the second of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies (28-30) and the Chicago Cubs (40-16) at Citizens Bank Park, Jerad Eickhoff (2-8, 3.93 ERA) and Kyle Hendricks (4-4, 2.84 ERA) take the mound. The Cubs won the last game 6-4, and Chicago leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 7 and will air on CSPh and WGN.
In his last start, Eickhoff pitched 6.2 innings, giving up two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 4-1 loss to the Brewers. Odubel Herrera (.320, 32 Rs, 5 HRs, 17 RBIs, 7 SBs) went 1 for 1 yesterday. The Cubs were victorious over the Dodgers 7-2 the last time Hendricks pitched. He went 8.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking one. Anthony Rizzo (.260, 34 Rs, 13 HRs, 42 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Cubs, going 3 for 5 yesterday with two RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Phillies has gone great. Over that span, Philadelphia is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Philadelphia’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Philadelphia’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
The Cubs are the top-ranked scoring offense in the NL when playing on the road, averaging six runs per game so far. Chicago has an eye for the strike zone, averaging an NL-best 4.5 walks per game. The Cubs are the top pitching staff in the NL, essentially shutting down opponents to the tune of 0.0 runs allowed per game. They have a WHIP of 1.039 on the year, the best in the league.
The previous four games have all gone Chicago’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – CHC
Notes
The Phillies are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 2-0 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Phillies are 6-23. The Cubs have a 4-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 26th in home runs, Philadelphia has hit 50 this season. Chicago ranks 13th with 67 home runs.
Ranking 30th, Philadelphia is at the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.58 per game. Chicago ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 8.47.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.660). Chicago ranks in the top five with an OPS of .777.
The Cubs are 18-11 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Phillies are 10-25 when they allow at least one homer.
