Cubs, Hendricks open huge final set vs. Cards
(MLB.com Chicago Cubs)

Kyle Hendricks (13-11, 3.49 ERA) will open a critical three-game series against the Cardinals today (1:20 p.m. CT) at Wrigley Field. Hendricks is 3-1 with a 1.67 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his last five starts. So far, he`s 6-7 with a 3.56 ERA at Wrigley. This season, he`s 2-0 with a 4.08 ERA in three starts vs. the Cardinals, but they have a .286 batting average against him. St. Louis will counter with Adam Wainwright (2-3, 4.08 ERA).