The Chicago Cubs (78-70) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (77-72) on Saturday following a streak of three losses. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET. The Cubs will call on Kyle Hendricks (6-7) versus the Diamondbacks and Zach Davies (2-5).
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Chicago vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Hendricks – CHC (6-7, 3.86 ERA) vs Davies – ARI (2-5, 6.81 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Hendricks | Davies | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 16 |
| 6-7 | W-L | 2-5 |
| 3.86 | ERA | 6.81 |
| 121.1 | IP | 75.1 |
| 21 | BB | 36 |
| 83 | SO | 64 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- The righty’s most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In 21 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed a 3.86 ERA and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .243 to opposing batters.
- Hendricks is trying to secure his 11th quality start of the season in this outing.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 21 outings this season.
- Hendricks and his team have a record of 10-11-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Hendricks have a 9-12-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Hendricks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Diamondbacks | Sep. 10 | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Sep. 5 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 25 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 20 | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Davies
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw four innings against the New York Mets, giving up three earned runs while allowing four hits.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 6.81 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .280.
- He has started 16 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
- In 16 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Diamondbacks have gone 10-6-0 ATS in Davies’ 16 starts that had a set spread.
- Davies’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 16 games.
Davies’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Sep. 11 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Rockies | Sep. 6 | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | Sep. 1 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 26 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Braves | Jul. 18 | 3.2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
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