Twins vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers Today – August 5

By Lineups Staff | Aug 05, 2024, 12:39pm | Updated: 3 weeks ago

The Minnesota Twins (62-48) will try to keep a four-game win streak going when they visit the Chicago Cubs (55-59) at 8:05 PM ET on Monday.

The Twins will give the nod to David Festa (1-2) versus the Cubs and Kyle Hendricks (3-9).

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Twins vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup Info

Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
Time: 8:05 PM ET
TV: MARQ
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Wrigley Field
Live Stream: Fubo
Probable Pitchers: Festa – MIN (1-2, 6.98 ERA) vs Hendricks – CHC (3-9, 6.86 ERA)

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The Twins will hand the ball to Festa (1-2) for his fourth start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in five innings against the New York Mets.
The 24-year-old has pitched in four games this season with a 6.98 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .288.

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Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs, his 16th of the season. He is 3-9 with a 6.86 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 85 1/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander went five innings against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
During 20 games this season, the 34-year-old has a 6.86 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .295 to opposing batters.
Hendricks has two quality starts this season.
Hendricks is looking for his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.3 frames per start.
He has had four appearances this season that he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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