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Strikeouts are at an all-time high, and only 22 hitters are batting over .300.
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Strikeouts are at an all-time high, and only 22 hitters are batting over .300.
Wily Peralta opposes Kyle Hendricks tonight at Wrigley Field.
This is a smooth move by a veteran Cubs fan.
Coming off his worst start of the year, Jake Arrieta gave up two runs and five hits in 7 1-3 innings for the Cubs. The right-hander was hit hard in a loss at Colorado on Wednesday, allowing season highs of nine runs and 13 hits in five-plus innings.
The Cubs have now shown they have money available to chase a big-name pitcher.
Yovani Gallardo opposes Jake Arrieta tonight at Wrigley Field.
Javy Baez is already focusing on particular zones better, manager Rickey Renteria said.
Rick Renteria has to weigh winning games with protecting the future.
Anthony Rizzo was responsible for two of Chicago's 17 strikeouts Sunday. He also had the biggest hit of the game for the Cubs. Rizzo hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Cubs beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Jake Odorizzi struck out nine in six scoreless innings and combined with two relievers on a five-hitter to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
