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Unable to support Eickhoff, Phils fall to Cubs
- Updated: May 28, 2016
CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks got all the run support he needed early, and the right-hander posted his second career complete game in the Cubs’ 4-1 victory Saturday over the Phillies in front of 41,555 at Wrigley Field.
Hendricks, who allowed five hits, struck out seven and didn’t issue a walk, went the distance for the first time since May 21, 2015, when he did so against the Padres. It’s the second shutout by a Cubs starter this season; Jake Arrieta did so when he no-hit the Reds on April 21.
Hendricks has been the odd man out, ranking second lowest in the National League in run support average entering the game. The Cubs were averaging 5.7 runs per game, second in the Majors behind the Red Sox, but apparently not on the days he pitches.
Leading off the bottom of the first, Dexter Fowler homered off Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff, who also served up RBI doubles to Ben Zobrist and Jason Heyward. Eickhoff, who gave up four runs over six innings and took the loss, also hasn’t gotten much offensive support. He struck out seven and issued one walk.
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