The New York Mets (51-62) face the Chicago Cubs (59-55) at home at 7:10 PM ET on Wednesday. The probable starters are David Peterson (3-7) for the Mets and Kyle Hendricks (4-6) for the Cubs.
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New York vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Peterson – NYM (3-7, 5.65 ERA) vs Hendricks – CHC (4-6, 4.20 ERA)
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Mets vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Peterson | Hendricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | GS | 14 |
| 3-7 | W-L | 4-6 |
| 5.65 | ERA | 4.20 |
| 65.1 | IP | 81.1 |
| 28 | BB | 12 |
| 69 | SO | 51 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: David Peterson
- In his most recent appearance on Friday, the lefty threw three scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles while surrendering one hit.
- In 18 games this season, the 27-year-old has a 5.65 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .286 to his opponents.
- Peterson is looking to collect his second quality start of the season.
- He will try for his fifth straight appearance without surrendering an earned run.
- Peterson and his team have a record of 4-8-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Peterson’s 12 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over seven times.
Peterson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Aug. 4 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 30 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 27 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 23 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 21 | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- The right-hander gave up seven earned runs in four innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
- The 33-year-old has pitched to a 4.20 ERA this season with 5.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.3 walks per nine across 14 games.
- In 14 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in seven of them.
- In 14 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Cubs are 7-7-0 ATS in Hendricks’ 14 starts with a set spread.
- Hendricks has started 14 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.
Hendricks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Aug. 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 |
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