The Toronto Blue Jays (57-64) have an away game against the Chicago Cubs (59-63), who are coming off a three-game losing streak. Friday’s matchup starts at 2:20 p.m. ET.
The probable pitchers are Kyle Hendricks (3-10) for the Cubs and Yariel Rodriguez (1-5) for the Blue Jays.
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
- When: Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
- Probable Pitchers: Hendricks – CHC (3-10, 6.60 ERA) vs Rodriguez – TOR (1-5, 3.60 ERA)
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Odds
- Blue Jays to win: -105
- Blue Jays to win: -105
- Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
- Total: 10 runs
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Performance
| Hendricks | Rodriguez | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 12 |
| 3-10 | W-L | 1-5 |
| 6.60 | ERA | 3.60 |
| 91.1 | IP | 50 |
| 27 | BB | 25 |
| 65 | SO | 52 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
- Hendricks (3-10 with a 6.60 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Cubs, his 17th of the season.
- The right-hander last appeared on Tuesday, Aug. 6 against the Minnesota Twins, when he threw six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 6.60, with 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .292 batting average against him.
- Hendricks has three quality starts this season.
- Hendricks will look to last five or more innings for his sixth straight appearance. He’s averaging 4.3 innings per outing.
- He has had four appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yariel Rodriguez
- Rodriguez (1-5) will take the mound for the Blue Jays, his 13th start of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Oakland Athletics.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 3.60 ERA this season with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.5 walks per nine across 12 games.
- In 12 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in two of them.
- In 12 starts, Rodriguez has pitched through or past the fifth inning four times. He has a season average of 4.2 frames per outing.
- He has made 12 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
