The Chicago Cubs (67-60) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (57-71) for an away game at 7:05 PM ET on Friday. The Cubs will look to Kyle Hendricks (5-6) versus the Pirates and Mitch Keller (10-8).
Bet on this matchup: Sign up for DraftKings using our link and earn a first-time depositor bonus!
Chicago vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Hendricks – CHC (5-6, 4.01 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (10-8, 4.22 ERA)
Watch MLB games this season on DISH!
Cubs vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Hendricks | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 26 |
| 5-6 | W-L | 10-8 |
| 4.01 | ERA | 4.22 |
| 98.2 | IP | 155.2 |
| 17 | BB | 47 |
| 64 | SO | 173 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- His last time out came on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, when the right-hander tossed 6 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
- The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.01, with 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents have a .239 batting average against him.
- Hendricks is looking to record his third straight quality start in this matchup.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 17 appearances this season.
- Hendricks’ team is 7-10-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Hendricks has started this season hit the over eight times in 17 chances.
Hendricks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Royals | Aug. 20 | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 15 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| at Mets | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 30 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.22 ERA this season with 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 26 games.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 27-year-old ranks 39th in ERA (4.22), 39th in WHIP (1.285), and 12th in K/9 (10.0).
- The Pirates have a 15-11-0 ATS record in Keller’s 26 starts that had a set spread.
- Keller’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 14 of 26 contests.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Twins | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 8 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 28 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Not all offers available in all states, please visit DraftKings for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
