The Chicago Cubs (82-77) begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (90-69) on Friday at American Family Field. First pitch is at 8:10 PM. The Brewers will give the nod to Colin Rea (6-6, 4.74 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 3.80 ERA).
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Milwaukee vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to Watch on TV: BSWI
- Probable Pitchers: Rea – MIL (6-6, 4.74 ERA) vs Hendricks – CHC (6-8, 3.80 ERA)
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Brewers vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Rea | Hendricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 23 |
| 6-6 | W-L | 6-8 |
| 4.74 | ERA | 3.80 |
| 119.2 | IP | 132.2 |
| 38 | BB | 24 |
| 104 | SO | 91 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Rea
- His most recent appearance was in relief on Tuesday when the right-hander tossed one scoreless inning against the St. Louis Cardinals without allowing a hit.
- The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.74, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 25 games this season. Opponents are batting .232 against him.
- Rea is trying to pick up his sixth quality start of the year in this game.
- In three of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Rea’s team is 12-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Rea has started this season hit the over 10 times in 21 chances.
Rea’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Sep. 26 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 19 | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Marlins | Sep. 13 | 4.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Sep. 8 | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Phillies | Sep. 2 | 4.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Thursday, Sept. 21 in his last outing, a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The 33-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 3.80 and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .246.
- He has 11 quality starts in 23 chances this season.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 23 chances this season.
- The Cubs have gone 10-13-0 ATS in Hendricks’ 23 starts with a set spread.
- Hendricks has had 23 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 11 of those games hit the over.
Hendricks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 21 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Sep. 16 | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 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 |
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