Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks turned in a quality start Friday against the Cardinals.
Hendricks allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out three and walked one during the outing. Hendricks allowed both his runs early, but managed to settle in. In the first inning, Hendricks led things off with a single, walk and run-scoring single to the first three hitters he faced. Another run came in to score on a single later in the inning. Hendricks managed to get it together over the rest of the start. He threw five scoreless innings before leaving the game. Hendricks threw 89 pitches during the start.
The Cubs battled back, giving Hendricks a no-decision. He’ll take on the Brewers in his next start.