Washington Nationals (19 11) vs. Chicago Cubs (23 6)

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1 CUBS VS. NATIONALS The Cubs and Nationals entered this series with the best records in baseball following this four game set at Wrigley, the teams will meet for three games at Nationals Park, June Chicago s 4 3 season series win vs. the Nationals last year was its first since going 4 2 against them in Overall: At Wrigley Field: At Nationals Park: Overall: At Wrigley Field: At Nationals Park: All Time Since 1969: At Wrigley Field: At Nationals Park (since 2008): UPCOMING MILESTONES Milestone:... Player (No. Needed) 700 Strikeouts... Travis Wood (2) 100 Home Runs... Jason Heyward (3) 500 Walks... Dexter Fowler (4) CUBS CURRENTLY ON DISABLED LIST (7) Player Date Date Games (Injury) On Elig. Missed RHP Dallas Beeler 3/25 4/9 29 (right shoulder inflammation) 15 Day RHP Aaron Brooks 3/25 4/9 29 (hip contusion) 15 Day C Miguel Montero 4/25 5/10 9 (lower back tightness) 15 Day LHP Zac Rosscup 2/26 6/2 29 (left shoulder inflammation) 60 Day C Kyle Schwarber Out for season 26 (torn ACL, LCL in left knee; left ankle sprain) OF Matt Szczur 5/3 5/18 5 (mild right hamstring strain) 15 day IF Christian Villanueva 3/25 5/24 29 (right fibular fracture) 60 Day BEST RUN DIFFERENTIAL, Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets MOST RUNS PER GAME BY CLUB, Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Colorado Rockies Boston Red Sox MOST HOME RUNS IN N.L. SINCE Giancarlo Stanton Anthony Rizzo Paul Goldschmidt Bryce Harper...85 FIRST TIME SINCE 1893 Jake Arrieta has allowed 20 hits and four runs in 43 innings this season, winning all six of his starts Elias points out that since 1893, when the mound was moved back to its present distance of 60 feet, six inches from home plate, no other pitcher had at least 40 innings in his first six starts of a season while allowing fewer than five runs and no more than 20 hits. PINK OUT IN THE BLEACHERS The Cubs and Advocate Health Care today will Pink Out the Budweiser Bleachers to promote breast cancer prevention awareness while celebrating moms and women everywhere who are survivors. * CubsMedia@Cubs.com * * 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL Washington Nationals (19 11) vs. Chicago Cubs (23 6) Information 2016 Chicago Cubs Media Relations Office May 8, 2016 Wrigley Field Game No. 30 Home Game No. 14 RHP Tanner Roark (2 2, 2.35) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (6 0, 0.84) CUBS AND NATS IN MOTHER S DAY MATINEE: The Chicago Cubs, a season high 17 games over.500 and winners of a season high six straight games, today complete a four game set against the Nationals Chicago looks for its first four game sweep of the Expos/Nationals franchise at Wrigley Field since April 3 6, 1998 yesterday, the Cubs won, 8 5, as Addison Russell delivered a game winning two run double in the seventh inning. Chicago has plated five or more runs in six straight games, tied for its longest streak since going eight straight games, August 29 September 6, The Cubs are all time on Mother s Day. THIS IS ON THE RECORD: At 23 6, the Cubs are off to their best start through 29 games since the team was 24 5 to start the 1907 campaign (24 6 through 30 games) this is the best start for any N.L. team since the 1977 Dodgers went 23 6 to start the year the Cubs are the first major league team to win 23 of their first 29 since the 2003 New York Yankees began 23 6 (and 23 7) thanks to STATS Inc. The Cubs have won eight of 10 series this season, and their first five road series of a season for the first time since winning their first six in 1995 Chicago has won nine of 10 series openers this year. The Cubs, at 23 6 (.793) own the best record in baseball, followed by the White Sox (21 10/.677) and Nationals (19 11/.633). WHAT S THE DIFFERENCE: The Cubs have outscored their opponents this season by 101 runs, , the best run differential in the majors, and since 1900, is the second highest run differential by any major league team through 29 games the 1902 Pirates were at +113 through 29 games Elias notes that the Cubs join the 1902 Pirates as the two most recent teams to reach +100 net runs before their 30th games of the season. Chicago s staggering +70 run differential (110 40) in 16 road games this season would still lead all major league teams overall this season. The Cubs have averaged 6.21 runs per game thus far, the highest in all of baseball St. Louis is second, having averaged 5.48 runs per contest. NO SUCH STREAKS: Chicago has yet to lose consecutive games this season according to Elias, it s the deepest the Cubs have gone in a season without losing consecutive games since 1907 that team did not suffer consecutive setbacks until its 34th and 35th games of the season, May The last club to avoid losing consecutive games longer than the Cubs to begin a season was the 1999 Atlanta Braves, who first suffered consecutive losses in the 30th and 31st games of that season thanks to STATS Inc. SIMPLY ELITE: The Cubs have won Jake Arrieta s last 19 starts, extending a franchise record that surpassed 17 straight by Ed Reulbach ( ) and Pat Luby ( ) thanks to Elias only five pitchers since 1913 have had their teams win 20 consecutive starts made by them: Philadelphia s Lefty Grove in 1931 (21 CUBS RECORD 2016 Overall: At Wrigley Field: On the Road: April: May: All Time Since 1876:... 10,631 10,136 At Wrigley Field (since 1916):...4,171 3,689 Leading Entering 6th: Tied Entering 6th: Trailing Entering 6th: Leading Entering 7th: Tied Entering 7th: Trailing Entering 7th: Leading Entering 8th: Tied Entering 8th: Trailing Entering 8th: Leading Entering 9th: Tied Entering 9th: Trailing Entering 9th: Scoring First: One Run Games: Two Run Games: Extra Inning Games: Scoring Four or More: Scoring Fewer Than Four: Out Hitting Opponents: Hit Totals Equal: Out Hit by Opponents: Hit at Least One HR: Hit Two or More HR: Playing Errorless Ball: Committing at Least One Error: straight team wins), the New York Giants Carl Hubbell in (22), the Yankees Whitey Ford in (22), the Yankees Roger Clemens in 2001 (20) and Atlanta s Kris Medlen in (23) thanks to STATS Inc. Jake is 22 1 with a 0.85 ERA (18 ER/190.0 IP) with just 39 walks and 184 strikeouts in his last 26 starts since June 21 of last year, which is the best 26 start stretch in franchise history he is now 17 0 with a 0.55 ERA (8 ER/131.1 IP) in 18 starts since August 1 of last season. Jake s 17 consecutive winning decisions are tied for fourth most in MLB history since 1913 with Johnny Allen ( ), Dave McNally ( ), Johan Santana ( ) and Jose Contreras (2005) only three others have had longer streaks: Carl Hubbell (24 straight winning decisions in ), Roy Face (22 in ) and Roger Clemens (20 in ). Jake is 6 0 in six starts this season, becoming the first Cub to win his first six starts to a season since 1908, when Mordecai Brown won each of his first 11 starts to begin the campaign thanks to Ed Hartig. GETTING ACCUSTOMED TO THE HOME DIGS: Chicago has played just 13 home games thus far, tied for the fourth fewest in the majors however, the team is in the midst of the first of two 10 game homestands within roughly three weeks as the Cubs from April 26 June 5 play 24 of 36 games at the Friendly Confines. Starting tomorrow, the Cubs will host the San Diego Padres (3 games) and then the Pirates (3 games, beginning May 13). STARTING STUFF: Cubs starting pitchers have pitched through the fifth inning in the last 37 regular season games dating to Sept. 27 of last season this is the team s second longest stretch since at least 1910 the only longer stretch was 41 straight games of starts through the fifth inning, Sept. 15, 1926 (gm. 1) through May 21, 1927 (gm. 2) thanks to Ed Hartig. Cubs starting pitchers this season lead the majors with a 2.22 ERA and 19 wins. MORE ON ZO: Ben Zobrist has reached safely in 16 straight games since April 18 he is batting.327 (18 for 55) with three doubles, five homers, 21 RBI and 13 walks compared to six strikeouts in this stretch Zobrist, who has driven in at least one run in each of his last six games, has a.451 OBP and a.655 slugging mark since April 18, contributing to a OPS the last Cub to record RBI in at least seven straight games is Moises Alou, who had a 10 game streak, August 20 29, 2004 thanks to STATS Inc. Zobrist leads all N.L. second basemen with 25 RBI overall this season, also second most in the majors behind Seattle s Robinson Cano (32) his.402 on base percentage is second amongst N.L. second basemen, trailing only Washington s Daniel Murphy (.448). HIS FIRST 50: The Cubs have gone in Kyle Hendricks first 50 career starts for the team that s the Cubs best record in a pitcher s first 50 starts for the team since going in Hank Borowy s first 50 outings from AT THE TOP OF THE ORDER: Dexter Fowler leads the majors with a.460 on base percentage and ranks tied for ninth with a.343 batting average he has hit safely in 13 of his last 16 games and is tied for fourth in the majors with 11 doubles. Fowler has a OPS from the top spot of the order that leads N.L. leadoff hitters (min. 75 plate appearances), and is second in the majors (Jose Altuve, 1.073) Fowler s.456 on base percentage as a leadoff hitter paces the majors, and his.578 slugging percentage is second (Altuve,.664). WALK THIS WAY: Cubs batters lead the majors with 153 walks, 27 ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates at the same time, Cubs pitchers have issued the 78 free passes, tied for second fewest in the N.L. with Los Angeles the Mets have allowed 67 walks. The Cubs have three players in the top eight in the N.L. in walks as Anthony Rizzo ranks tied for fifth with 22 free passes, and Dexter Fowler and Ben Zobrist have 21 walks apiece to tie for seventh. IN THE LAST 92 : In their last 92 games starting July 29, 2015, a period which represents over half of a full season, the Cubs have posted a record, good for a.739 winning percentage and a mark if projected over a full 162 game campaign this is by far the best record of any team in baseball since July 29, 2015 Toronto is the closest team, at 59 34, 9.5 games behind the Cubs. UPCOMING SERIES INFORMATION Date Opp. Time (CT) TV Radio Probable Pitchers Sun., May 8 WSH 1:20 p.m. WGN 670 The Score RHP Jake Arrieta (6 0, 0.84) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (2 2, 2.35) Mon., May 9 SD 7:05 p.m. CSN 670 The Score LHP Jon Lester (3 1, 1.58) vs. RHP Cesar Vargas (0 1, 1.10) Tue., May 10 SD 7:05 p.m. WPWR 670 The Score RHP Kyle Hendricks (2 2, 3.10) vs. RHP Colin Rea (3 1, 3.82) Wed., May 11 SD 7:05 p.m. CSN 670 The Score RHP John Lackey (4 1, 4.02) vs. LHP Drew Pomeranz (3 3, 2.12)

2 Today s Cubs Starter #49 RHP Jake Arrieta (6 0, 0.84) MAY 8, 2016 PAGE 2 W L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2015 CUBS CUBS MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS Last Time Out Jake improved to 6 0 as he blanked the Pirates over 7.0 innings last Tuesday night allowed just two hits and two walks while fanning five marked his franchise record 17th consecutive victory and improved to 15 0 in his last 15 road decisions. Date Opp. Dec. Result IP H R ER BB SO PC S Left W W, Season Unanimously named the N.L. Pitcher of the Month for April, Jake is the first Cubs pitcher with wins in his first six starts of the season since 1908, when Mordecai Brown won each of his first 11 starts to begin the campaign thanks to Ed Hartig has posted four scoreless outings in his first six starts. Has allowed just 20 hits and four runs in 43 innings this season Elias points out that since 1893, when the mound was moved back to its present distance of 60 feet, six inches from home plate, no other pitcher had at least 40 innings in his first six starts of a season while allowing fewer than five runs and no more than 20 hits. Limiting opponents to a.142 batting average (20 for 141), including an.091 mark by righties (8 for 88) has struck out 37 batters while walking 12. Made his second career Opening Day start and tossed 7.0 scoreless frames in the Cubs 9 0 triumph at the Angels, April 4 became the sixth player in Cubs history with at least 7.0 innings pitched and two or fewer hits allowed on Opening Day. Allowed his first run of the season in the fourth inning, April 10 at Arizona (Paul Goldschmidt homer) snapped a career long 32.0 consecutive scoreless innings streak dating to September 22, 2015 vs. Milwaukee was tied for the fifthlongest streak by a Cubs starting pitcher since Jake tossed his second career no hitter, and the 15th in franchise history, April 21 at Cincinnati also went 2 for 4 at the plate with a walk and run scored. Became just the fourth reigning Cy Young Award winner to throw a no hitter, joining elite company that includes Sandy Koufax (1964), Bob Gibson (1971) and Clayton Kershaw (2014). Became the eighth pitcher in major league history to throw a no hitter in consecutive seasons, the first since Tim Lincecum in he is the second pitcher in major league history to throw a no hitter on the road in consecutive campaigns, joining Kansas City s Steve Busby from 1973 (at Detroit) and 1974 (at Milwaukee). His no hitter came in just his 10th start since throwing his first no hitter, August 30, 2015 at Los Angeles (N.L.) marks the third shortest span between no no s in major league history all notes thanks to Elias. Jake finished April 5 0 with a 1.00 ERA, becoming just the seventh pitcher to win five games in April with an ERA of 1.00 or lower, joining Walter Johnson in 1913, Fernando Valenzuela in 1981, Randy Johnson in 2000, Cliff Lee in 2008, Zack Greinke in 2009 and Ubaldo Jimenez in 2010 (according to Elias). The 1.00 ERA is the fourth lowest for a Cub in the season s opening month (min IP). Career vs. Nationals Jake has allowed just one run in 6.0 innings in each of his last two starts against Washington over the last two seasons has gone 1 0 with a 3.10 ERA (10 ER/29.0 IP) over his last five starts against the Nationals. W L ERA G GS IP H R ER HR BB SO Career vs. Nationals Batters (AVG AB H HR RBI): Drew ( ) Lobaton ( ) Revere ( ) Espinosa ( ) Murphy ( ) Taylor ( ) Harper ( ) Ramos ( ) Werth ( ) Heisey ( ) Rendon ( ) Zimmerman ( ) Career Notes Jake has gone with six complete games, five shutouts, two no hitters and a 3.55 ERA (331 ER/838.1 IP) in 142 career games (136 starts) in seven big league seasons with Baltimore ( ) and the Cubs ( ). Has been named the N.L. Pitcher of the Month in three consecutive months dating to last August is the first N.L. pitcher to accomplish the feat and third major leaguer overall, joining Pedro Martinez (April June, 1999) and Johan Santana (July September, 2004). Since joining the Cubs in July of 2013, Jake has gone with six complete games, five shutouts, two no hitters and a 2.14 ERA (114 ER/480.1 IP) in 73 starts. Since the beginning of the 2014 season, Jake leads all pitchers in ERA (1.95), hits per nine innings (5.96) and batting average against (.188) and ranks second in WHIP (0.90). His ERA has lowered each of the last five seasons from 6.20 (2012) to 4.78 (2013) to 2.53 (2014) to 1.77 (2015) to 0.84 (2016). Has a 1.93 ERA (50 ER/232.2 IP) in his career at Wrigley Field, the lowest ERA by a Cubs pitcher in Wrigley Field history his.174 opponents batting average at Wrigley Field is the best of any pitcher in the ballpark s history. Tossed a Cubs franchise record 24 consecutive quality starts from June 21, 2015 at Minnesota to April 21, 2016 at Cincinnati was the longest streak since Bob Gibson established the major league record (since 1914) for most consecutive quality starts with 26 during the seasons. Recorded 52.2 consecutive scoreless innings at Wrigley Field from July 25, 2015 to April 28, 2016, the longest streak in Wrigley Field history and the second longest in the modern era at any home park behind the White Sox Ray Herbert s 54.0 straight scoreless innings at Comiskey Park spanning (thanks Elias). Became the first pitcher in major league history according to Elias to record sixconsecutive regular season home starts without allowing a run, August 9, 2015 to April 16, Jake is currently riding the following streaks (all regular season only): 17 consecutive wins dating to his last loss, July 25, 2015 vs. Philadelphia, the longest streak in franchise history tied for the fourth longest streak in MLB history since 1913 Roger Clemens is third with 20 straight wins in The Cubs have won Jake Arrieta's last 19 regular season starts, a franchise record... they have outscored the opponent in those 19 games record in his last 15 road decisions according to Elias, in the Wild Card Era (starting in 1994), only two other pitchers have won 15 consecutive road decisions: Greg Maddux (twice, and ) and Johan Santana ( ) Greg Maddux ( ) was the last to win 16 straight Game by Game Starts No. Date Opp. Result IP H R ER BB SO PC S Left Notes 1. W, Sixth Cub with 7.0 IP and two hits or fewer on Opening Day 2. W, Snapped a career long 32.0 consecutive scoreless IP streak 3. 4/16 COL W, Fifth start of 8.0+ scoreless innings since W, Second career no hitter, season high 119 pitches 5. 4/28 MIL W, Allowed first run at home since July 25, 2015 APRIL: 5 0, 1.00 ERA (5 GS) W, Franchise best 17th straight win, surpassing Rick Sutcliffe s 16 At the Plate AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS Career LAST HIT: Pittsburgh single off Jonathan Niese at bats since then 1 HOME RUNS: 3 7/12/15 vs. Chicago (A.L.) solo homer off Jose Quintana; 9/27/15 vs. Pittsburgh solo homer off A.J. Burnett; Arizona two run homer off Shelby Miller MOST HITS: 2 (2x) last, Cincinnati MOST RBI: 2 (2x) last, Arizona Last Time and Career Highs and Lows Last Win: PIT, 7 1 (7.0,2,0,0,2,5) Last Loss: 7/25/15 vs. PHI, 5 0 (6.0,6,3,3,3,8) Last CG/SHO: CIN, 16 0 (9.0,0,0,0,4,6) No Hitters: LAD, 2 0 (9.0,0,0,0,1,12) & CIN, 16 0 (9.0,0,0,0,4,6) Most Strikeouts: 13 9/16/14 vs. CIN also has one 12 K game, two 11 K games and four 10 K games (eight total double digit strikeout games) Most Hits Allowed: 13 COL Most Runs Allowed: 9 (2x) last, COL Longest Winning Streak: 17 games 8/4/15 current Longest Losing Streak: 6 games 5/8 6/8/12 Monday s Starter vs. San Diego LHP Jon Lester (3 1, 1.58) Jon makes his seventh start of the season tomorrow as the Cubs open up a three game set against the Padres last time out, May 4, Jon held the Pirates scoreless over 5.2 innings in the Cubs 6 2 victory was his first scoreless outing of the season, but also his shortest appearance has allowed one or zero runs in five of his six starts. Has made just two career starts against the Padres, going 0 1 with a 2.92 ERA (4 ER/12.1 IP) started against the Padres at Wrigley Field, April 19 of last season, allowing three runs in 5.1 innings in the Cubs 5 2 setback. Has gone at least 7.0 innings while allowing just one run in four of his six starts thus far five of his six outings have been quality efforts as the club has gone 5 1 in those starts his 1.83 April ERA marked his best career ERA in the season s opening month. In his first season with the Cubs, Jon set a single season franchise mark by a left hander with 207 strikeouts, surpassing Ken Holtzman s 202 strikeouts in 1970 all told, went with a 3.34 ERA (76 ER/205.0 IP) in 32 starts became just the third Cubs lefthander since 1971 to reach 21 quality starts in a season, joining Ted Lilly in and Travis Wood in 2013.

3 #9 JAVIER BAEZ INF (.304, 1 HR, 4 RBI) Homestand:.000 (0 5) Current Streak: Hitless last 2 games (0 5) Multi Hit Games (4): 2 hit (3), 3 hit (1), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 1; GW RBI 1; 2 Out RBI 0 Last HR: CIN (J.J. Hoover) Career Bests: H 3 (4x), last PIT; RBI 4, COL; R 3, CIN Javy tied a career high with three hits Wednesday, going 3 for 5 with a double and a season high two RBI has hit safely in five of his last eight games has already appeared at all four infield positions as well as left field Monday night in Pittsburgh, came off the bench to go 2 for 2 while manning second base. Collected his first homer of the season April 22 and set a career high with three runs scored since he was activated April 15 from the 15 day disabled list. Was placed on the disabled list April 3 (retroactive to March 25) with a left thumb contusion batted.200 (6 for 30) with a double, homer and four RBI in 11 Cactus League outings. #17 KRIS BRYANT INF (.288, 5 HR, 18 RBI) Homestand:.167 (2 12), 2B, HR, 3 R, RBI, BB Current Streak: 1 game (1 4) Multi Hit Games (7): 2 hit (4), 3 hit (2), 4 hit (1) GA RBI 4; GW RBI 2; 2 Out RBI 3 Last HR: 5/7/16 vs. WSH (Gio Gonzalez) Career Bests: H 4 (2x), last CIN; RBI 6 (2x), last CIN; R 4 (2x), last CIN Kris hit his fifth homer yesterday, a solo shot, and is batting.353 (18 for 51) with three homers, 14 runs scored and 11 RBI in his last 13 games had a season high 11 game hitting streak April 21 May 5 (17 for 43/.395) marked his fourth career 10+ game hitting streak his 23 runs scored are tied for third in the N.L. is batting.312 (24 for 77) against righties and.235 (8 for 34) against southpaws. April 21 in Cincinnati went 4 for 6 with two homers (including a grand slam), six RBI and four runs scored, tying his career high in each of those categories marked his fourth career multi homer game and his third career slam joined Edwin Encarnacion as the only players with three grand slams since the start of the 2015 season. #15 TIM FEDEROWICZ C (.214, 0 HR, 0 RBI) Homestand:.167 (1 6), R Current Streak: 1 game (1 2) Multi Hit Games (1): 2 hit (1), 3 hit (0), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 0; GW RBI 0; 2 Out RBI 0 Last HR: COL (Nick Masset) Career Bests: H 3, STL; RBI 3 (3x), last COL; R 2 (2x), last STL Tim made his fourth start yesterday, going 1 for 2 with a run scored went 2 for 3 with a double, run and a walk Tuesday night was recalled April 28 from Triple A Iowa appeared in 11 games with Iowa, batting.303 (10 for 33) with six walks, four doubles, one homer and six RBI. Signed a minor league contract with Chicago in January and was a non roster invitee to Spring Training batted.323 (10 for 31) in 15 Cactus League contests, hitting two homers and driving in six runs. Appeared in 89 major league games with the Dodgers from , batting.194 (48 for 247) with five homers did not appear in the majors last season after undergoing knee surgery March 13, #24 DEXTER FOWLER OF (.343, 3 HR, 17 RBI) Homestand:.300 (3 10), 3B, R, 2 RBI, BB Current Streak: 2 games (3 8) Multi Hit Games (12): 2 hit (10), 3 hit (2), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 1; GW RBI 1; 2 Out RBI 5 Last HR: STL (Mike Leake) Career Bests: H 4 (4x), last 6/9/13 vs. SD; RBI 4 (4x), last MIN; R 3 (15x), last CIN Dexter reached base three times yesterday, his 10th game this season in which he has reached three or more times leads the majors with a.460 on base percentage and ranks tied for ninth with a.343 batting average has hit safely in 13 of his last 16 games and is tied for fourth in the majors with 11 doubles ranks tied for third in the N.L. with 23 runs scored has reached safely in 26 of 28 games this season has reached base safely 58 times this season (in 126 plate appearances), tied for second most in the majors his 17 RBI rank tied for second most among all leadoff hitters drove in runs in a career high five straight games, April leads the team with 12 multi hit efforts. Reached base to lead off the game in six straight games, April 28 May 4 and has a National League best.481 OBP (13 of 27) when leading off the game (min. 10 PA). Reached safely three times Monday night in Pittsburgh, going 2 for 4 with a run, double, walk and two steals tied a career high April 21 with three runs scored. Has two three hit games: April 14 vs. Cincinnati and April 4 in Anaheim. #22 JASON HEYWARD OF (.202, 0 HR, 13 RBI) Homestand:.111 (1 9), 2B, R, 2 BB Current Streak: Hitless last game (0 4) Multi Hit Games (4): 2 hit (3), 3 hit (0), 4 hit (1) GA RBI 2; GW RBI 1; 2 Out RBI 7 Last HR: PIT (Bobby LaFromboise) Career Bests: H 5 (2x), last 7/18/15 vs. NYM; RBI 4 (6x), last PIT; R 4, CHI Jason doubled in the fifth inning Friday, snapping an 0 for 20 skid had batted.500 (10 for 20) with five walks in five games prior to the hitless streak is second on the team with four stolen bases April 19 at St. Louis threw out Matt Holliday at the plate to record his first outfield assist of the season and preserve Chicago s eventual 2 1 victory his ninth inning double April 17 snapped an 0 for 11 skid that followed a six game hitting streak (7 for 23). Batting.302 (16 for 53) on the road compared to just.087 (4 for 46) at Wrigley Field so far. #51 RYAN KALISH OF (.400, 0 HR, 2 RBI) Homestand:.500 (2 4), R, 2 RBI, HBP Current Streak: 2 games (2 4) Multi Hit Games (0): 2 hit (0), 3 hit (0), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 1; GW RBI 0; 2 Out RBI 2 Last HR: SEA (Doug Fister) Career Bests: H 3, 8/2/10 vs. CLE; RBI 4 (2x), last 9/6/10 vs. TB; R 3, 9/6/10 vs. TB Ryan hit a pinch hit two RBI single yesterday, his first RBI of the season made his first start of the season Thursday and went 1 for 3 with a run was his first major league hit since September 27, 2014 was selected from Triple A Iowa May 3 after starting the year by hitting.368 (21 for 57) with four doubles and two triples for the I Cubs is on his first major league roster since spending part of the 2014 campaign with the Cubs, as he batted.248 (30 for 121) with four doubles and four triples. Did not play during the 2015 season and signed a minor league contract in March of this season originally selected by Boston in the ninth round of the 2006 Draft and made his big league debut in #2 TOMMY LA STELLA INF (.356, 2 HR, 6 RBI) Homestand:.625 (5 8), 2B, 3B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB Current Streak: 3 games (6 12) Multi Hit Games (4): 2 hit (1), 3 hit (3), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 0; GW RBI 0; 2 Out RBI 1 Last HR: 5/6/16 vs. WSH (Max Scherzer) Career Bests: H 3 (7x), last 5/5/16 vs. WSH; RBI 3 (3x), last 7/20/14 vs. PHI; R 3, CIN Tommy walked twice yesterday and has reached in seven of his last 10 plate appearances tripled, homered and drove in two runs Friday went 3 for 4 Thursday, his third three hit game (tied with Kris Bryant for team lead in three hit games) is batting.414 (12 for 29) with eight extra base hits and a.514 OBP in his last 11 games has started 10 games this season (eight at third base, two at second base) is 3 for 5 with two walks as a pinch hitter this season made his second Opening Day roster (also last season with Cubs). Went 1 for 2 with two walks April 28 vs. Milwaukee went 3 for 5 with two doubles, a homer and three runs scored April 24 at Cincinnati, setting career highs with eight total bases and the three runs scored. #44 ANTHONY RIZZO INF (.267, 10 HR, 28 RBI) Homestand:.333 (3 9), 2B, HR, 4 R, RBI, 3 BB, HBP Current Streak: 2 games (3 6) Multi Hit Games (7): 2 hit (5), 3 hit (2), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 6; GW RBI 6; 2 Out RBI 9 Last HR: 5/6/16 vs. WSH (Max Scherzer) Career Bests: H 4 (4x), last PIT; RBI 6 (3x) last, ARI; R 4, 6/23/13 vs. HOU Anthony hit his 10th homer Friday in the 28th game, becoming the fast Cubs player to 10 homers since Alfonso Soriano (26 games) in 2011 ranks tied for third in the majors with 28 RBI, fourth with 26 runs scored, tied for fourth with 10 homers and tied for sixth with 22 walks is batting.357 (20 for 56) with eight doubles, seven homers, 18 runs and 17 RBI in his last 15 games since April 20 has as many homers as strikeouts (seven) during that span had hit.163 (8 for 49) in his first 14 games through April of his 28 RBI have come on the road has reached safely in 27 of 29 games played leads the majors with six game winning RBI, including Friday 19 of his 28 hits this season have gone for extra bases is one of five players (along with Ben Zobrist) with 20 runs, 20 RBI and 20 walks this season. Went 7 for 14 with five doubles and one homer in the three game set at Pittsburgh, becoming the first cubs player with at least two extra base hits in three straight games since Jim Edmonds in 2008 (May 30 June 2), and the first MLB player this season to accomplish the feat. Finished April with 24 RBI, his most in a calendar month in his career and the third most by any Cubs player in April in franchise history. MAY 8, 2016 PAGE 3 CUBS VS. NATIONALS RHP TANNER ROARK Kris Bryant Dexter Fowler Jason Heyward Tommy La Stella Anthony Rizzo David Ross Addison Russell Jorge Soler CUBS AT WRIGLEY FIELD Javier Baez Kris Bryant Tim Federowicz Dexter Fowler Jason Heyward Ryan Kalish Tommy La Stella Anthony Rizzo David Ross Addison Russell Jorge Soler Ben Zobrist CUBS WITH BASES LOADED, 2016 Javier Baez Kris Bryant Tim Federowicz Dexter Fowler Jason Heyward Ryan Kalish Tommy La Stella Anthony Rizzo David Ross Addison Russell Jorge Soler Ben Zobrist CUBS WITH BASES LOADED, CAREER Javier Baez Kris Bryant Tim Federowicz Dexter Fowler Jason Heyward Ryan Kalish Tommy La Stella Anthony Rizzo David Ross Addison Russell Jorge Soler Ben Zobrist CUBS PINCH HITTING, 2016 Javier Baez Kris Bryant Tim Federowicz Dexter Fowler Jason Heyward Ryan Kalish Tommy La Stella Anthony Rizzo David Ross Addison Russell Jorge Soler Ben Zobrist CUBS PINCH HITTING, CAREER Javier Baez Kris Bryant Tim Federowicz Dexter Fowler Jason Heyward Ryan Kalish Tommy La Stella Anthony Rizzo David Ross Addison Russell Jorge Soler Ben Zobrist

4 #3 DAVID ROSS C (.238, 2 HR, 8 RBI) Homestand:.167 (1 6), 2B, R Current Streak: Hitless last game (0 2) Multi Hit Games (2): 2 hit (2), 3 hit (0), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 1; GW RBI 1; 2 Out RBI 2 Last HR: 4/28/16 vs. MIL (Taylor Jungmann) Career Bests: H 4, 4/26/13 vs. HOU; RBI 5 (2x), last SEA; R 3 (5x), last CIN David has eight RBI in his last 11 games has made 13 starts with the Cubs going 11 2 in those games has scored or driven in a run in 10 of 14 games has thrown out five baserunners looking to steal, tied for fourth most in the majors, and has three pickoffs, most in the majors is in his 15th major league season. His 2.07 catchers ERA ranks second among all major league catchers with at least 10 starts. May 2 in Pittsburgh, delivered a two run, two out single in the fifth hit his second homer of the season Thursday caught his first career no hitter April 21 at Cincinnati also tied a career high with three runs scored as he went 2 for 4 with a solo homer April 18 threw out 2 of 3 Rockies attempting to steal. #27 ADDISON RUSSELL INF (.237, 2 HR, 18 RBI) Homestand:.375 (3 8), 2 2B, R, 4 RBI, BB Current Streak: 3 games (5 12) Multi Hit Games (5): 2 hit (4), 3 hit (1), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 4; GW RBI 3; 2 Out RBI 8 Last HR: CIN (Dan Straily) Career Bests: H 3 (4x), last 4/14/16 vs. CIN; RBI 3 (7x), last 5/7/16 vs. WSH; R 3, 9/4/15 vs. ARI Addison went 2 for 4 with three RBI yesterday, including a game winning two run double marked his third gamewinning RBI of the season, all coming at Wrigley Field the three RBI tied a career high (all came with two outs) his 17 walks are the most among N.L. shortstops while his 18 RBI are second has reached in 23 of his last 50 plate appearances (.460 OBP) over his last 11 games (11 H, 11 BB, 1 HBP) has driven in 16 runs in the last 20 games has reached base in 12 straight games, tied for the second longest streak of his career. Tied a career high April 14 with three hits, going 3 for 4 with two runs scored and a RBI hit a game winning three run homer April 11 Opening Night at Wrigley Field, his first homer of the season, to erase a 3 2 eighthinning deficit and lead to the 5 3 win his three RBI tied a career high. Has gone 12 for 38 (.316) with 13 RBI and a.422 OBP in 11 home games this season has gone 10 for 55 (.182) with five RBI and a.324 OBP in 15 road contests. #68 JORGE SOLER OF (.188, 2 HR, 6 RBI) Homestand:.250 (1 4), R, BB Current Streak: 1 game (1 3) Multi Hit Games (2): 2 hit (2), 3 hit (0), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 1; GW RBI 1; 2 Out RBI 0 Last HR: 4/16/16 vs. COL (Christian Bergman) Career Bests: H 4, PIT; RBI 4, 4/13/15 vs. CIN; R 3, 4/13/15 vs. CIN Jorge went 1 for 3 with a run scored yesterday has gone 5 for 35 (.143) in his last 16 games his average in balls in play is just.200 in that stretch scored a run in six straight games, April 10 16, a career high recorded his first multi hit game of the season April 13, going 2 for 2 with a walk, run scored and sac fly RBI hit a go ahead solo homer in the sixth inning April 17, his first of the season also added a sac fly RBI made his second consecutive Opening Day roster with the Cubs. In his first full season in the majors in 2015, Jorge batted.262 (96 for 366) with 18 doubles, 10 homers, 47 RBI and 39 runs scored in 101 games missed nearly two months due to stints on the disabled list. #18 BEN ZOBRIST INF (.278, 5 HR, 25 RBI) Homestand:.556 (5 9), 3 HR, 4 R, 9 RBI, 3 BB, SAC Current Streak: 6 games (8 23) Multi Hit Games (7): 2 hit (5), 3 hit (2), 4 hit (0) GA RBI 4; GW RBI 4; 2 Out RBI 14 Last HR: 5/6/16 vs. WSH (Max Scherzer) Career Bests: H 5, 6/10/13 vs. BOS; RBI 8, MIN; R 4 (4x), last MIA Ben reached twice and drove in a run yesterday, his sixth straight game with a RBI his longest RBI streak since September 16 21, 2012 (also six straight games) went 2 for 2 with two homers, two walks, three runs scored and four RBI Friday after going 2 for 4 with a go ahead two run homer and four RBI on Thursday had 11 RBI in three games, May 4 6, the first Cubs player to accomplish the feat since Sammy Sosa (16 RBI), August 10 12, 2002 became the first Cubs player with three or more RBI in three straight games since Sammy Sosa, April 15 17, 2003 scored a run in seven straight games April 29 May 6, his longest streak since scoring in 10 straight games, May 1 12, 2011 has 21 RBI in 13 games since April 21, the most in the N.L. during that span. Had at least one run scored and one RBI in five straight games, May 2 6, the longest streak by a Cubs player since Aramis Ramirez (five straight), September 14 18, Is one of five players (along with Anthony Rizzo) with 20 runs, 20 RBI and 20 walks this season. His 21 walks are tied for seventh most in the N.L. has reached base safely in 24 of 27 games played this season hitting.333 (9 for 27) vs. lefties and.257 (18 for 70) off righties. CUBS HOME RUNS, 2016 MAY 8, 2016 PAGE 4 Batter (Total)... Solo 2 Run 3 Run GS Javier Baez (1)... 1 Kris Bryant (5) Tim Federowicz (0)... Dexter Fowler (3) Jason Heyward (0)... Ryan Kalish (0)... Tommy La Stella (2) Anthony Rizzo (10) David Ross (2)... 2 Addison Russell (2) Jorge Soler (2)... 2 Ben Zobrist (5) CUBS MULTI RBI GAMES, 2016 Batter... 2 RBI 3 RBI 4 RBI 5+ RBI Javier Baez (1)... 1 Kris Bryant (2) (6) Tim Federowicz (0)... Dexter Fowler (4) Jason Heyward (3) Ryan Kalish (1)... 1 Tommy La Stella (1)... 1 Anthony Rizzo (5) (6) David Ross (2)... 2 Addison Russell (4) Jorge Soler (1)... 1 Ben Zobrist (6) HOME RUNS IN Season... Solo 2 Run 3 Run GS Cubs (36) Opponents (20) CUBS HOME RUNS, LAST TIME IT HAPPENED Game Opening HR:... Dexter Fowler, St. Louis (Lance Lynn) Walk Off HR:... Chris Denorfia, 9/28/15 vs. KC (Miguel Almonte) Pinch HR:... Chris Denorfia, 9/28/15 vs. KC (Miguel Almonte) Pinch Hit Grand Slam:... David DeJesus, Milwaukee (Kameron Loe) Inside The Park HR:... Tony Campana, 8/5/11 vs. Cincinnati (Mike Leake) Three Homer Game:... Dioner Navarro, 5/29/13 vs. Chicago (A.L.) Pitcher Hitting Homer:... Jake Arrieta, Arizona (Shelby Miller) Homer in 1 st M.L. At Bat:... Jorge Soler, Cincinnati (Mat Latos) Homer in 1 st Cubs At Bat:... Jorge Soler, Cincinnati (Mat Latos) Switch Hitter, HR Both Sides of Plate:... Dioner Navarro, 5/29/13 vs. Chicago (A.L.) 2016 HOME RUN HIGHLIGHTS 3 Homer Games (0):... N/A 2 Homer Games (3):... Bryant, CIN; Rizzo, CIN; Zobrist, 5/6 vs. WSH Grand Slams (2):... Bryant, CIN (Drew Hayes); Szczur, 4/29 vs. ATL (Chris Withrow) 3 Consecutive Games with a Homer (2):... Rizzo, 4/20 22; Zobrist, 5/4 6 Pinch Homers (0):... N/A Back to Back Homers (2):... Rizzo & Soler, 4/16 vs. COL; Rizzo & Zobrist, 5/6 vs. WSH Back to Back to Back Homers (0):... N/A Pitchers Hitting Homers (1):... Arrieta, ARI (Shelby Miller) Game Opening Homers (0):... N/A Game Ending, Walk Off Homers (0):... N/A CUBS LINEUP BREAKDOWNS 1 Fowler 27 (21 6), Zobrist 1 (1 0), La Stella 1 (1 0) 2 Heyward 24 (18 6), La Stella 3 (3 0), Bryant 1 (1 0), Soler 1 (1 0) 3 Bryant 17 (15 2), Zobrist 11 (7 4), Rizzo 1 (1 0) 4 Rizzo 28 (22 6), Soler 1 (1 0) 5 Bryant 10 (6 4), Zobrist 13 (11 2), Soler 5 (5 0), Baez 1 (1 0) 6 Soler 7 (4 3), Montero 5 (4 1), La Stella 6 (4 2), Baez 4 (4 0), Schwarber 2 (2 0), Zobrist 2 (2 0), Russell 2 (2 0), Kalish 1 (1 0) 7 Russell 13 (11 2), Montero 6 (4 2), Soler 4 (4 0), Szczur 3 (3 0), Baez 3 (1 2) 8 Ross 12 (10 2), Russell 10 (8 2), Federowicz 4 (3 1), Montero 1 (1 0), Szczur 1 (1 0), Baez 1 (0 1) 9 Arrieta 5 (5 0), Hammel 6 (5 1), Lackey 6 (4 2), Lester 5 (4 1), Hendricks 5 (3 2), Ross 1 (1 0), Russell 1 (1 0) C Ross 13 (11 2), Montero 12 (9 3), Federowicz 4 (3 1) 1B Rizzo 29 (23 6) 2B Zobrist 26 (20 6), La Stella 2 (2 0), Baez 1 (1 0) 3B Bryant 16 (13 3), La Stella 8 (6 2), Baez 5 (4 1) SS Russell 26 (22 4), Baez 3 (1 2) LF Soler 15 (12 3), Bryant 9 (6 3), Schwarber 2 (2 0), Szczur 2 (2 0), Kalish 1 (1 0) CF Fowler 27 (21 6), Heyward 2 (2 0) RF Heyward 22 (16 6), Bryant 3 (3 0), Szczur 2 (2 0), Soler 1 (1 0), Zobrist 1 (1 0) P Arrieta 6 (6 0), Lester 6 (5 1), Lackey 6 (4 2), Hammel 6 (5 1), Hendricks 5 (3 2) DH Soler 2 (2 0) RUNS SCORED BY INNING INNING TOTAL CUBS OPP CUBS CATCHING CORPS CS/ATT % PICKOFFS PB ERA Federowicz 0/2 0.0% (10 ER/35.0 IP) Montero 0/8 0.0 % (36 ER/107.0 IP) Ross 5/ % (27 ER/117.2 IP) Pitcher Pickoffs (2): Hammel (1), Hendricks (1) OUTFIELD ASSISTS (4) Fowler (2), Bryant (1), Heyward (1)

5 Cubs Pitching MAY 8, 2016 PAGE 5 TEAM PITCHING W L ERA CG/SV IP H R ER HR BB SO Starting Pitchers Relievers Season Totals / CUBS BULLPEN LAST APP. IP,H,R,ER,BB,K LAST WIN LAST SAVE LAST HOLD SV/OPP 1BF IR/IRS Trevor Cahill PIT 2.0,1,1,0,1,2 9/19/15 vs. STL (5 4) LAD (4 2, 12) CIN 0/0 10/5 3/2 Justin Grimm 5/6 vs. WSH 0.1,2,2,2,0,1 9/6/15 vs. ARI (6 4) 8/8/15 vs. SF (8 6) 5/5/16 vs. WSH 0/0 11/6 3/2 Neil Ramirez 4/28 vs. MIL 1.0,1,1,1,0,1 COL (6 5) PHI (3 0) MIL 0/0 6/5 4/1 Clayton Richard 5/7 vs. WSH 1.0,0,0,0,0,0 PIT (9 6) N/A 5/5/16 vs. WSH 0/0 7/5 3/0 Hector Rondon 5/7 vs. WSH S 1.0,0,0,0,0,1 PIT (3 2) 5/7/16 vs. WSH (8 5) 7/27/15 vs. COL 6/6 12/11 0/0 Pedro Strop 5/7 vs. WSH H 1.0,0,0,0,0,3 4/29/16 vs. ATL (6 1) 9/19/15 vs. STL (5 4) 5/7/16 vs. WSH 0/1 15/12 4/0 Adam Warren 5/7 vs. WSH W 1.0,0,0,0,1,1 5/7/16 vs. WSH (8 5) TEX (21 5) PIT 0/1 10/9 6/1 Travis Wood 5/7 vs. WSH 0.0,1,1,1,0,0 7/7/15 vs. STL (5 3, GM 2) MIL (3 1) 4/26/16 vs. MIL 0/0 14/10 2/ SEASON TOTALS 6/8 (.750) 85/62 (.729) 25/6 (.240) #53 TREVOR CAHILL RHP (0 1, 3.86 ERA, 0 SV, 0 Holds) CAREER: 65 73, 1 SV MOST IP, 2016: 2.0, PIT MOST IP, CAREER: 9.0 (3x) last, 9/29/12 vs. Cubs LAST WIN: 9/19/15 vs. STL (5 4) LAST SV: LAD (4 2, 12 inn.) Trevor has made nine relief appearances for Chicago has walked six and struck out eight May 3 at Pirates, finished the game with 2.0 innings, allowing an unearned run. Tossed a season high 1.2 scoreless innings of relief April 28 vs. Milwaukee. Signed with the Cubs as a minor league free agent in August of 2015 and went 1 0 with a 2.12 ERA (4 ER/17.0 IP) in 11 regular season relief appearances for the Cubs last season. #52 JUSTIN GRIMM RHP (0 0, 3.86 ERA, 0 SV, 2 Holds) CAREER: 16 17, 3 SV MOST IP, 2016: 1.0 (8x), last PIT MOST IP, CAREER: 7.2 6/14/13 vs. TOR LAST WIN: 9/6/15 vs. ARI (6 4) LAST SV: 8/8/15 vs. SF (8 6) Justin has 13 strikeouts, walked none and held opponents to a.222 batting average (8 for 36) in 9.1 innings spanning 11 games has allowed two homers this season. Served up a two run homer to Washington s Wilson Ramos on May 6. Recorded his second hold May 5, tossing 0.2 scoreless innings vs. Washington. Made the Opening Day roster for the third consecutive season allowed seven earned runs in 6.2 innings in seven Cactus League outings. Posted a career best 1.99 ERA (11 ER/49.2 IP) in 62 relief appearances last season. #54 NEIL RAMIREZ RHP (0 0, 4.50 ERA, 0 SV, 0 Holds) CAREER: 4 3, 3 SV MOST IP, 2016: 1.2, 4/15 vs. COL MOST IP, CAREER: 1.2 (2x), last 4/15/16 vs. COL LAST WIN: COL (6 5) LAST SV: PHI (3 0) Has made six outings, walking four and striking out seven allowed a two run homer April 23 to Joey Votto, his first runs allowed this season also struck out three in his 1.0 IP made Opening Day roster for the second year in a row. Was limited to 19 games in 2015 due to right shoulder inflammation and abdominal soreness, going 1 0 with a 3.21 ERA (5 ER/14.0 IP). #33 CLAYTON RICHARD LHP (0 0, 7.71 ERA, 0 SV, 1 Hold) CAREER: 50 49, 0 SV MOST IP, 2016: 1.0 (3x), last 5/7 vs. WSH MOST IP, CAREER: 9.0 (2x) last, 8/8/12 vs. Cubs LAST WIN: PIT (9 6) LAST SV: N/A Clayton has made seven relief appearances recorded his first hold of the year May 5 vs. Washington, retiring one batter has allowed runs in three of his seven appearances this season. Did not allow a run in six post season relief appearances last season spanning 4.2 innings... held opponents to a.188 average (3 for 16). #56 HECTOR RONDON RHP (0 1, 0.79 ERA, 6 SV, 0 Holds) CAREER: 12 10, 65 SV MOST IP, 2016: 1.0 (11x), last 5/7 vs. WSH MOST IP, CAREER: 2.0 (16x) last, PIT LAST WIN: PIT (3 2) LAST SV: 5/7/16 vs. WSH (8 5) Has converted all six save chances and struck out 18 of 38 batters faced this season recorded the 8 5 save May 7 vs. Washington hasn t allowed a homer in 11.1 innings. Tagged with the loss May 1 vs. Atlanta, allowing a run on two hits in the 10th. Has converted 17 straight saves dating to August 14 of last season. Notched 30 saves and posted a 1.67 ERA (13 ER/70.0 IP) last season, becoming just the second pitcher in club history to save 30 games with a 1.67 ERA or lower. #46 PEDRO STROP RHP (1 0, 2.03 ERA, 0 SV, 7 Holds) CAREER: 14 18, 9 SV MOST IP, 2016: 1.1, AZ MOST IP, CAREER: 2.0 (9x) last, MIL LAST WIN: 4/29/16 vs. ATL (6 1) LAST SV: 9/19/15 vs. STL (5 4) Pedro has walked four and struck out 19 in 15 outings, spanning 13.1 innings opponent is batting.119 (5 for 42) off him earned his seventh hold May 7 vs. Washington by striking out the side earned his first win of the year April 29 vs. Atlanta. Recorded a blown save April 8 after allowing the tying run to score in the eighth inning. Posted a 2.91 ERA (22 ER/68.0 IP) in a career high 76 relief appearances in 2015, his third straight season with the Cubs with a sub 3.00 ERA. #43 ADAM WARREN RHP (3 0, 1.59 ERA, 0 SV, 3 Holds) CAREER: 16 15, 5 SV MOST IP, 2016: 2.0, 4/26 vs. MIL MOST IP, CAREER: 8.0 6/19/15 vs. DET LAST WIN: 5/7/16 vs. WSH (8 5) LAST SV: TEX (21 5) Adam has allowed just two earned runs in 11.1 innings, picking up three wins and three holds has walked five, struck out 12 and held opponents to a.108 average (4 for 37) leads all Cubs relievers in wins. Earned the win April 26, tossing a season high 2.0 scoreless innings vs. Milwaukee. Tossed a scoreless seventh April 19, picking up a hold (1.0 IP, 2 BB, 2 SO). Was acquired in December of 2015 from the Yankees for INF Starlin Castro. #37 TRAVIS WOOD LHP (0 0, 5.63 ERA, 0 SV, 2 Holds) CAREER: 39 52, 4 SV MOST IP, 2016: 1.0 (4x), last PIT MOST IP, CAREER: 9.0 PHI LAST WIN: 7/7/15 vs. STL (5 3, GM 2) LAST SV: MIL (3 1) Travis has appeared in 14 games this season, holding the opponent scoreless in 11 of those has walked four, struck out nine and held the opposition to a.200 average (6 for 30) with two homers. Earned his second hold of the season, April 26 vs. Milwaukee after stranding a runner on second. Pitched to a 0.95 ERA (2 ER/19.0 IP) in his final 15 games of 2015 (including two spot starts) beginning August 26. Is in his fifth season with the Cubs, and is the longest tenured Cub having made his debut in May of 2012, a little more than a month ahead of Anthony Rizzo CUBS HIGHS AND LOWS CUBS OPPONENTS 16, Largest Winning Margin... 8, CIN 3 (2x), last 4/11 vs. CIN (down 3 0, won 5 3)Largest Come Behind W... 2, 4/8@AZ (down 2 0, won 3 2) 16, CIN... Most Runs... 13, CIN 5 (4x), last 4/29 vs. ATL (8th)... Most Runs, Inn.... 7, CIN (6th) 18, CIN... Most Hits... 15, CIN 5 (2x), last CIN (9th)... Most Hits, Inn.... 7, CIN (6th) 3 (2x), last 4/17 vs. COL... Fewest Hits... 0, CIN 5, CIN... Most Home Runs... 4, CIN 2 (4x), last 5/6 vs. WSH (3rd)... Most Home Runs, Inn.... 3, CIN (6th) 4 (4x), last PIT... Most Doubles... 3, (3x) last CIN 2, AZ...Most Triples... 1 (4x), last 5/7 vs. WSH 8, CIN... Most Extra Base Hits... 7, CIN 11, 4/28 vs. MIL... Most BBs By Batters... 7, 4/28 vs. MIL 15, 5/6 vs. WSH... Most Ks By Pitchers... 13, STL 3, PIT... Most Stolen Bases... 5, 4/28 vs. MIL 3, 4/13 vs. CIN... Most Double Plays Turned... 2 (3x), last 5/6 vs. WSH 4, 4/15 vs. COL... Most Errors Committed... 2 (4x), last PIT 14, 4/28 vs. MIL... Most Left On Base (2x), last PIT Longest Winning Streak: 6 games... 5/2 current Longest Losing Streak: 1 game (6x)... 4/8, 4/15, 4/17, 4/20, 4/23, 5/1 Most Runs, Both Clubs: AZ (Cubs 14, Arizona 6) Most Hits, Both Clubs: PIT (Cubs 12, Pirates 11) Most Home Runs, Both Clubs: /6 vs. WSH (Cubs 4, Nationals 2) Most Strikeouts By Pitchers, Both Clubs: STL (Cubs 11, Cardinals 14) Most Left On Base, Both Clubs: /28 vs. MIL (Cubs 14, Brewers 10) Fewest Left On Base, Both Clubs: 7... LAA (Cubs 3, Angels 4) Consecutive Games With a Home Run: 5 games... 4/20 24 Consecutive Games Without a Home Run: 3 games... 5/1 3 Consecutive Errorless Games: /9 14 Consecutive Games With An Error: 1 (9x)... last, PIT Shortest Game, Time: 2:31... PIT Longest Game, Time: 3: /28 vs. MIL Most Innings: /1 vs. ATL Largest Wrigley Field Crowd: 41,678, 4/17 vs. COL Largest Road Crowd: 45,432, STL Series Sweeps: 4 (2 G, 4/4 LAA), (3 G, 4/11 14 vs. CIN), (2 G, 4/26 28 vs. MIL), (3 G, 5/2 PIT) BATTING HIGHLIGHTS Longest Hitting Streak: 11 games, Bryant... 4/21 5/5 Most Runs Scored: 4, Bryant... CIN Most Hits: 4 (2x), last Heyward... CIN Most Total Bases: 10, Bryant... CIN Most Extra Base Hits: 3, La Stella... CIN Most Doubles: 2 (6x), last Rizzo... PIT Most Triples: 1 (5x), last Fowler... 5/7 vs. WSH Most RBI: 6 (2x), last Bryant... CIN Most Stolen Bases: 2, Fowler... PIT Most Walks: 3 (3x), last Rizzo... 4/28 vs. MIL Most Strikeouts: 3 (5x), last Bryant/Baez... 5/6 vs. WSH 2 Hit Innings: N/A... N/A PITCHING HIGHLIGHTS Longest Winning Streak: 6 games, Arrieta... 4/4 current Longest Losing Streak: 2, Hendricks... 4/15 20 Complete Game Shutouts: 1, Arrieta... CIN 9.0 Inning Complete Games: 1, Arrieta... CIN Low Hit Complete Game: 0, Arrieta... CIN Longest Outing, Reliever: 2.0 (2x), last Cahill... PIT Most Strikeouts, Starter: 11 (2x), last Lackey... 5/6 vs. WSH Reliever: 3 (7x), last Strop... 5/7 vs. WSH Consecutive Strikeouts: 4, Rondon... 4/9 11 Consecutive Scoreless Innings, Starter: 23.0 IP, Jake Arrieta... 4/10 28 Reliever: 7.0 IP, Rondon... 4/7 29 Consecutive Save Opportunities Converted: 17, Rondon... 8/14/15 current Consecutive Batters Retired: 15, Jake Arrieta... PIT Most Runs Allowed: 6, John Lackey... AZ and CIN Most Hits Allowed: 8 (4x), last Lester... PIT Most Homers Allowed: 2 (3x), last Cahill... CIN Most Walks Issued: 4 (4x), last Hammel... 5/7 vs. WSH Longest No Hit Stretch, Start of Game: 9.0, Arrieta... CIN MISCELLANEOUS INFO Come From Behind Wins: 9 High Water Mark: 17 (23 6) Losses after Leading: 2 Low Water Mark: N/A Games Won in Last At Bat: 2 No. of Times at.500 Mark: N/A Walkoff Wins: N/A