The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Apr 1, 2019
Cubs (1-2) @ Braves (0-3), 4/1/2019, 6:10CST
Kyle Hendricks takes the mound for the first time in 2019.
The steady Hendricks worked on his curveball quite a bit early in Spring Training and
may be looking to diversify his repertoire. It should be both cool and humid
in Atlanta this evening—maybe good conditions to snap a few off. Few
Atlanta batters have succeeded against Hendricks, but Markakis has batted
over .400 against him.
Hendricks matches up against the much more powerful Sean Newcomb. With a
lefty on the mound, expect the Cubs to sit some lefties and for Almora to
start in the leadoff spot despite a terrible showing in the opening series.
Several Cubs batters have fared well against Newcomb in limited appearances,