Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks held the Mets to one run in seven innings during a 4-1 win Monday. He allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out three on his way to a fourth straight victory.
Hendricks (5-1) allowed a pair of singles in the first three innings before Lucas Duda launched a solo home run with one out in the fourth inning. It was just the third home run in seven starts the rookie has allowed.
Despite falling behind, Hendricks bounced back and was still in line for the decision when Anthony Rizzo gave Chicago a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning. He's won five of seven starts since his promotion from the minors. Hendricks is also the first Cubs' rookie with six consecutive quality starts since Kerry Wood, who had two streaks of seven quality starts in 1998, according to The Chicago Tribune.
Hendricks is expected to make his next start Saturday against the Orioles. He is 2-1 with a 0.44 ERA in his first three starts at Wrigley Field.