In the last of a four-game series between the Chicago Cubs (36-15) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (28-26) at Wrigley Field, Kyle Hendricks (3-4, 2.93 ERA) and Julio Urias (0-0, 10.12 ERA) get the start. The Cubs won the last game 2-1, and Chicago leads the series 2-1. The game starts at 2:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jun. 2 and will air on CSCh and SNLA.
In his most recent outing, Hendricks pitched 9.0 innings, giving up one run and striking out seven in a 4-1 victory over the Phillies. Kris Bryant (.280, 38 Rs, 12 HRs, 39 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Dodgers were unsuccessful the last time Urias pitched. He tossed 2.2 innings, allowing three runs, striking out three and walking four in a 6-5 loss to the Mets. Trayce Thompson (.268, 18 Rs, 7 HRs, 19 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Cubs has gone great. Over that span, Chicago is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. They have been very patient at the plate during home games, leading the NL with an average of 4.5 walks per game. The Chicago pitching staff has been dominant, only giving up 0.0 runs per game, which is best in the NL. The Cubs don’t allow many hitters to get on base, leading the league with a 1.045 WHIP.
Los Angeles has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Los Angeles has an eye for the strike zone on the road, ranking third in the NL with 3.7 walks per game. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Los Angeles pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.075 on the year, good for second in the league.
In their previous three games this season, the Cubs have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – CHC
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Chicago is 19-4, while Los Angeles is 8-10.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Dodgers are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Cubs have a 15-2 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Dodgers are 23-4. The Cubs have a 28-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 15th, Los Angeles sits in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 230 this season. Chicago ranks in the top five at third with 277.
Chicago ranks at the top of the league when it comes to walks with 236 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 with 180.
When the Cubs hit at least one home run, they are 28-5. When the Dodgers hit at least one homer, they have a 19-13 record.
