This is a 5* FAN APPRECIATION DESTRUCTION on the Chicago Cubs.

This is a massive pitching mismatch and we're confident that Kyle Hendricks comes in focused on the task at hand and takes full advantage of this favorable situation. Hendricks (5-6, 2.76 ERA) gave up a grand slam to the Marlins on Friday and took a no-decision. It was his only hit over five innings while also striking out five. Hendricks was effective despite the grand slam, managing first-pitch strikes on 14 of 22 opponents he faced. Hendricks has had a fantastic June, posting a 2.45 ERA; also note that he owns a very respectable 3.09 ERA in all "day" games this season. The home side counters with rookie Cody Reed (0-1, 6.75) who after a decent debut vs. the Astros last Saturday, would immediately take a step back vs. the light-hitting Friars on Friday, getting shelled for five earned runs off nine hits over five innings in the 13-4 setback. The pressure is on the Cubs to respond after a sluggish stretch, so the team won't be looking past their lowly opponent today. Instead each and every person who plays will be feeling accountable. In our professional opinion, Hendricks and the CUBS are well worth the price of admission in this spot.

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