The Chicago Cubs (42-47) host the Boston Red Sox (48-43) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The matchup starts at 8:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (3-3) to the mound, while Brayan Bello (6-5) will take the ball for the Red Sox.
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Chicago vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Hendricks – CHC (3-3, 3.21 ERA) vs Bello – BOS (6-5, 3.04 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Hendricks | Bello | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | GS | 14 |
| 3-3 | W-L | 6-5 |
| 3.21 | ERA | 3.04 |
| 53.1 | IP | 80 |
| 10 | BB | 22 |
| 32 | SO | 70 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- His last time out was on Sunday against the New York Yankees, when the righty went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
- The 33-year-old has a 3.21 ERA and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings across nine games this season, while giving up a batting average of .217 to his opponents.
- Hendricks has four quality starts under his belt this year.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Hendricks and his team have a record of 5-4-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Hendricks has started this season hit the over five times in nine chances.
Hendricks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Yankees | Jul. 9 | 5.2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| at Brewers | Jul. 4 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jun. 29 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Pirates | Jun. 21 | 6.1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | Jun. 16 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brayan Bello
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, July 5, when he threw seven innings against the Texas Rangers, giving up two earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 3.04, a 3.18 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.188.
- He’s looking to extend his six-game quality start streak.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
- The Red Sox have gone 9-5-0 against the spread when Bello starts.
- Bello has had 14 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in six of those matchups.
Bello’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rangers | Jul. 5 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 29 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Jun. 23 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Yankees | Jun. 18 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 11 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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