Between the Yan Gomes news and a number of other things, I will admit that I totally forgot today’s game was a matinee. As such, this is going to be a quick one. The Cubs have a chance to win their first three-game series since May 10-12 against the Pirates, but they’re going to have to do it behind a winless pitcher who’s got an 8.20 ERA.
Kyle Hendricks is back in the rotation for the first time in a little over a month after injuries to Ben Brown and Jordan Wicks depleted the club’s depth.