Hendricks (9-6) threw 6.1 shutout innings Wednesday, striking out seven and earning the win against the Mets.
Hendricks continues his phenomenal 2016 campaign with his shutdown performance at home against the reigning NL champions. The 26-year-old Dartmouth graduate has dominated hitters despite his lack of velocity (his fastball averages less than 90 mph), and has managed to strike out 96 hitters over 18 starts. Hendricks 9-6 record is actually worse than one might think given his 2.27 ERA and the Cubs' dominant offense that's leading the NL in runs. Hendricks is slated to face the rival White Sox in his next start.