In spite of all their faults, the Chicago Cubs have consistently shown they have a rotation that stacks up with the best, especially if Kyle Hendricks continues to pitch like the Hendricks of old, writes PWSullivan.
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In his first start since taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants, Hendricks allowed two runs on five hits in an 88-pitch outing.“Seeing the results like that definitely builds confidence,” Hendricks said of his no-hit bid. “Before that I’ve been feeling really good, feeling like I’ve been making a lot of pitches.
With their fourth straight win and sixth in seven games, the Cubs pulled within 3 games of the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates, pending the Bucs game Friday night in Milwaukee. “We see what’s in front of us with our division,” Hendricks said. “Just have to get hot, get on a roll. We feel that sense of urgency and having those two guys is a huge part of our team.”
Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, June 16, 2023, in Chicago. Swanson said Cubs hitters have done a good job of “passing the baton” and now are being rewarded for quality at-bats. The Cubs have scored five or more runs in an inning in three consecutive games and have recorded 10 or more hits in four straight.
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