Diamondbacks @ Cubs: De La Rosa vs. Hendricks (Game 135)
Arrieta ends the suspense early but continues his dominance. Now the Cubs go for the sweep.
ARI (65-71): RHP Rubby De La Rosa (12-6, 4.46)
CHC (77-57): RHP Kyle Hendricks (6-6, 4.15)
First pitch: 1:20pmCT
Hendricks had a no-decision (5 IP, 3 ER) against the Reds on Monday. He’s pitched better (2-2, 3.69) at home this year. None of the D’Backs have faced him.
De La Rosa won in Colorado (6 IP, 3 ER) on Tuesday. He’s much more effective against righties than lefties (OPS .599 vs. .939). He had a no-decision (6 IP, 4 ER) against the Cubs in May. The Cubs are 8-38 against him. Fowler is 3-8.
For the series with the Cards, we’ll see Haren vs. Lynn, Hammel vs. Wacha, and Lester vs. Martinez.
Go Cubs!
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