7:00 pm
June 9

Cardinals @ Cubs

Who will WIN this matchup?

St. Louis Cardinals (31-31)

@ Chicago Cubs (36-27)

 

Starting Pitchers:

Wainwright (STL): 5-5; 4.34 ERA

Hendricks (CHC) 6-4; 3.16 ERA

 

Last 10 Games Played:

St. Louis Cardinals: 5-5

Chicago Cubs: 6-4

 

Current odds:

St. Louis Cardinals: (+153)

Chicago Cubs: (-166)

 

• Hendricks is 3-1 with a 1.71 ERA in six starts at home this season, compared to 3-3 with a 4.89 ERA in six starts on the road. Throughout his career, he has been stellar at Wrigley Field, posting a 29-17 record with a 2.64 ERA in 73 games (72 starts). In 15 starts against the Cardinals, Hendricks is 6-2 with a 3.05 ERA. He has walked 20 and struck out 71 in 94 1/3 innings.

• St. Louis will counter with veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright (5-5, 4.34 ERA), who also will be making his 13th start. He is coming off a strong performance against the Cubs a week ago in which he pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing two hits and walking seven while striking out eight. He threw a season-high 126 pitches in the 2-1 victory. In 47 games (38 starts) against the Cubs, Wainwright is 16-11 with a 4.02 ERA. His 16 career victories against the Cubs are tied for the most against any opponent during his career. He also has 16 wins against the Milwaukee Brewers.

• Home sweeps have defined the division rivals’ matchups this season. The Cubs swept a three-game series on their home field from May 3-5. Then the Cardinals swept a three-game set in St. Louis from May 31-June 2. Now another sweep is on the line.

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