Kyle Hendricks was supposed to become the first Cubs starter to complete four innings Thursday afternoon, but his outing didn’t go well. He wound up removed one batter into the fourth inning after 53 pitches and allowing seven hits and four runs.
I’ve buried the lede here, because Hendricks’ not-so-great outing was overshadowed by yet another great day at the plate from Joc Pederson, who appears to be a man on a mission to prove he’s worth the faith that Jed Hoyer placed in him. Pederson slugged two homers and also singled, helping lead the Cubs to a 7-5 win over the Rockies.