Braves @ Cubs: Newcomb vs Hendricks (Game 133)
ATL (59-72): LHP Sean Newcomb (2-7, 4.36)
CHC (72-60): RHP Kyle Hendricks (5-4, 3.45)
First pitch: 7:05pmCST
Hendricks got around to finally winning his first game since his return from the DL on Saturday, giving up 2 ER in 7 innings in the 17-2 blowout in Philly. He’s 1-1 with a 2.64 in August. Overall, Atlanta is 14-66 (.212) against him. Kemp is 3-8.
Newcomb had a no-decision against Colorado his last time out, giving up 4 ER in 4.2 innings. He lost to the Cubs in Atlanta in July (5.1 IP, 5 ER, 5 K, 3 BB). He’s 1-6 with a 4.75 at home this season. For their careers, the Cubs are 9-23 (.391) against him. Baez is 3-3 with a HR.
Foltynewicz (10-10) and Lackey (10-10) throw tomorrow at 1:20pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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