The Chicago Cubs (56-53) enter a matchup against the Atlanta Braves (69-37) on Friday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field. The probable starters are Max Fried (2-1) for the Braves and Kyle Hendricks (4-5) for the Cubs.
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Atlanta vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Fried – ATL (2-1, 2.08 ERA) vs Hendricks – CHC (4-5, 3.61 ERA)
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Braves vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Fried | Hendricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | GS | 13 |
| 2-1 | W-L | 4-5 |
| 2.08 | ERA | 3.61 |
| 26 | IP | 77.1 |
| 6 | BB | 12 |
| 25 | SO | 48 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried
- The lefty last pitched on Friday, May 5 against the Baltimore Orioles, when he went six innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.08, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents have a .232 batting average against him.
- Fried and his team have a record of 2-2-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Fried’s four starts with a total, the teams have hit the over one time.
Fried’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | May. 5 | 6.0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| at Mets | Apr. 28 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Apr. 23 | 6.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| at Padres | Apr. 17 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| at Nationals | Mar. 30 | 3.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed eight hits in seven innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.61, a 4.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.073 in 13 games this season.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
- He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 13 chances this season.
- The Cubs have gone 7-6-0 ATS in Hendricks’ 13 starts with a set spread.
- Hendricks’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 13 contests.
Hendricks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jul. 30 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 25 | 6.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 19 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 14 | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 9 | 5.2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
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