CUBS VS. BRAVES The Cubs and Braves play seven games spanning two series this season the Cubs last month took two-of-three in Atlanta Chicago has won its first season series over Atlanta since going 4-3 in 2012 Chicago looks to win its first home series against the Braves since May 7-9, 2012 (2-1). 2015 Overall:... 4-1 At Wrigley Field:... 2-0 At Turner Field:... 2-1 2014 Overall:... 1-5 At Wrigley Field:... 1-2 At Turner Field:... 0-3 All-Time Since 1876:...1,227-1,035 At Wrigley Field:... 456-338 At Turner Field (since 1997):... 28-42 UPCOMING MILESTONES Milestone:... Player (No. Needed) 800 Games Played... David Ross (1) 364 GP w/cubs*... James Russell (3) 1,300 Innings Pitched... Jason Hammel (3.2) 300 Extra-Base Hits... Miguel Montero (6) *To tie Bill Lee for ninth on the club s alltime appearances list CUBS CURRENTLY ON DISABLED LIST (3) Player Date Date Games (Injury) On Elig. Missed RHP Neil Ramirez 7/29 8/13 21 (left abdominal soreness) 15-Day RHP Rafael Soriano 8/4 8/19 15 (right shoulder inflammation) 15-Day RHP Jacob Turner 3/27 4/11 120 (right shoulder inflammation) 60-Day MOST RBI, MLB ROOKIES 1. Kris Bryant, CHI... 69 2. Matt Duffy, SF... 59 3. Michael A. Taylor, WASH... 53 4. Maikel Franco, PHI... 48 5. Joc Pederson, LAD... 47 MOST HOME RUNS IN N.L. SINCE 2013 1. Giancarlo Stanton... 88 2. Anthony Rizzo... 79 3. Todd Frazier... 77 Paul Goldschmidt... 77 5. Justin Upton... 76 MOST STRIKEOUTS BY PITCHING STAFF, NL 1. Chicago Cubs... 1,051 2. Los Angeles Dodgers... 1,035 3. San Diego Padres... 1,007 4. St. Louis Cardinals... 982 5. Pittsburgh Pirates... 980 MOST WALKS DRAWN BY BATTERS 1. Los Angeles Dodgers... 419 2. Chicago Cubs... 417 3. Cleveland Indians... 409 4. Toronto Blue Jays... 404 MOST PITCHES PER PLATE APP., NL 6. Brandon Belt, SF... 4.14 7. Kris Bryant, CHI... 4.13 8. Dexter Fowler, CHI... 4.13 9. Addison Russell, CHI... 4.12 10. Lucas Duda, NYM... 4.12 ON THIS DATE On this date 33 years ago, August 22, 1982, the Cubs retired Ernie Banks No. 14 his was the first number retired in franchise history. Atlanta Braves (53-69) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-51) Information 2015 Chicago Cubs Media Relations Office August 22, 2015 Wrigley Field Game No. 121 Home Game No. 63 RHP Williams Perez (4-4, 4.34) vs. RHP Dan Haren (8-8, 3.63) THAT S A RELIEF: The Chicago Cubs today play the third of four games against the Atlanta Braves after taking the first two games of this series by scores of 7-1 and 5-3 Chicago yesterday received 4.0 scoreless innings from its bullpen it marked the 16th time this season in which the Cubs bullpen tossed at least 4.0 innings without allowing a run in a game last year, the bullpen turned that trick 11 times (and eight times in 2013). Jason Motte, Justin Grimm, Pedro Strop and Hector Rondon each tossed a scoreless inning after starter Kyle Hendricks allowed three runs in 5.0 innings. Chris Coghlan hit his fourth homer in his last six games, a game-tying solo shot in the first inning Miguel Montero belted a game-winning RBI double in the sixth while Anthony Rizzo added a seventh-inning RBI single. CURRENT EVENTS: This is the fifth of a seven-game, three-team homestand against the Tigers (0-2), Braves (2-0) and the Indians (Monday, making up the June 15 rainout). Today is the 11th (7-3) of a 13-game stretch against sub-.500 clubs through August 24 starting May 11, the Cubs are 26-15 in their last 41 games against above.500 teams and are 28-21 in their 49 games against sub.500 clubs. This is the 17th of 19-consecutive days the team will be in Chicago this stretch began with a 7-0 homestand vs. the Giants (4-0) and Brewers (3-0), August 6-13, and continued last weekend at U.S. Cellular Field. Chicago has won at least 14 games in four-straight months for the first time since a five-month stretch April-August of 2008. DIGGING IN AT THE DISH: The Cubs have hit 42 home runs since the All-Star break, second-most in the National League (Mets, 43) in the team s last nine games, Chicago has belted 19 long balls for an average of 2.1 homers per contest. Chicago is batting.270 (144-for-534) with 91 runs scored in its last 16 games since August 4, good for an average of 5.7 runs per game that includes a.307 average (42-for-137) with runners in scoring position. Prior to this 16-game stretch, Chicago batted.225 (260-for-1,157) and averaged 3.5 runs per games in 35 contests from June 27-August 6 that included a.212 mark (61-for-288) with runners in scoring position. CROSSING THE PLATE AT A RAPID RATE: Chicago has plated five or more runs in each of its last five home games dating to August 13 vs. Milwaukee the club last turned that trick, August 21-September 6, 2010, scoring five or more runs in nineconsecutive home games. Dexter Fowler ranks third in the N.L. with 80 runs scored, trailing only Arizona s A.J. Pollock (86) and Washington s Bryce Harper (85) the 80 runs are just four shy of Fowler s career mark of 84, done in 2011 with the Rockies. Schwarber is tied for second in the N.L. with 28 runs scored since the All-Star break his nine homers in the season s second half are tied for second-most in the N.L. while his 25 RBI are tied for third teammate Anthony Rizzo has 26 RBI since the All-Star break, second-most in the N.L. (Carlos Gonzalez, 35). CUBS RECORD 2015 Overall:... 69-51 At Wrigley Field:... 36-26 On the Road:... 33-25 April:... 12-8 May:... 14-14 June:... 14-13 July... 15-12 August... 14-4 All-Time Since 1876:... 10,580-10,116 At Wrigley Field (since 1916):...4,148-3,680 Leading Entering 6th:... 49-6 Tied Entering 6th:... 14-12 Trailing Entering 6th:... 6-33 Leading Entering 7th:... 50-6 Tied Entering 7th:... 9-9 Trailing Entering 7th:... 10-36 Leading Entering 8th:... 53-3 Tied Entering 8th:... 9-8 Trailing Entering 8th:... 7-40 Leading Entering 9th:... 54-2 Tied Entering 9th:... 12-4 Trailing Entering 9th:... 3-45 Scoring First:... 49-10 One-Run Games:... 27-17 Two-Run Games:... 11-7 Extra-Inning Games:... 11-5 Scoring Four or More:... 52-15 Scoring Fewer Than Four:... 17-36 Out-Hitting Opponents:... 44-8 Hit Totals Equal:... 10-5 Out-Hit by Opponents:... 15-38 Hit at Least One HR:... 45-22 Hit Two or More HR:... 25-11 Playing Errorless Ball:... 43-21 Committing at Least One Error:... 26-30 ABOUT THE RECORD AND DIVISION: The Cubs are 11-3 in their last 14 games, and 17-4 in their last 21 contests since July 29 Chicago is 18-games over.500, and prior to this season, the Cubs were last at least 18- games over.500 at the conclusion of the 2008 season with a 97-64 record. At 69-51 (.575), the Cubs have the third-best record in the N.L. and are fourth in the majors three of the top-four records in baseball belong to N.L. Central clubs as the Cardinals pace the majors with a 77-44 mark (.636) and the Pirates rank third (72-48/.600) Kansas City is second overall at 73-48 (.603). The Cubs yesterday collected their 69th win in their 120th game, 35 games ahead of last year s pace last year, the Cubs did not win their 69th game until September 20 in their 155th game. THINGS ARE CLICKING: Dexter Fowler, who on Wednesday tied his career mark with his 13th homer of the season, has a.447 on-base percentage following the All-Star break, the third-best OBP in the N.L. in that span his 30 free passes since the start of the second half are second in the majors, trailing only Joey Votto (38). In his last nine games, Fowler is 15-for-34 (.441) with nine runs, five doubles, a triple, two homers, five RBI and seven walks he has posted a 1.360 OPS thanks to a.537 on-base percentage and an.824 slugging mark. ABOUT THE ARMS: Jason Motte yesterday improved to 8-1, and has the most relief victories in the majors this season the eight relief wins are the most by a Cub since Jeff Samardzija had eight in 2011 the last Cubs reliever with more victories in a season was Lee Smith, who had nine wins in 1986. Justin Grimm enters today with a 13.0-inning scoreless streak, the sixth-longest current streak in the National League Travis Wood has not allowed a home run in his last 41.0 innings dating to May 31 vs. Kansas City that is the eighth-longest active stretch in the Senior Circuit. Cubs pitchers have struck out eight or more batters in 12-straight games, the longest streak in the majors this season Chicago last had a longer stretch with at least eight strikeouts in consecutive games back in September of 2004, going 18-straight games then. QUITE AN OPENING ACT: Kris Bryant, who homered on Wednesday, has 17 home runs this season those are the most by any Cub in his first big league season, surpassing Mandy Brooks 14 long balls in 1925 Bryant s 17 long balls are second-most among rookies this season, trailing only the Dodgers Joc Pederson (23) they are the most homers by a Cubs rookie since Tyler Colvin hit 20 in 2010. Bryant this season has three hitting streaks of at least 12 games he is the first Cub to record three hitting streaks of at least 12 games in a season since Ron Santo did so in 1966 Bryant is the first Cubs rookie to accomplish the feat since at least 1921. 55-55: Anthony Rizzo has 60 walks and 56 extra-base hits (30 doubles, two triples, 24 homers) to join Bryce Harper and Mike Trout as the only three major league players to reach 55 walks and 55 extra-base hits this season. Anthony ranks fourth in the N.L. with a.402 on-base percentage and a.939 OPS, and sixth with a.537 slugging mark his 30 doubles rank tied for third in the N.L. (Todd Frazier leads with 34 doubles). HAVING A BLAST: Anthony Rizzo has 24 homers this season, and has reached 20 homers for the third-straight year he is the first Cubs left-handed hitter to reach 20 homers in three-straight years since Leon Durham s four-year run from 1984-87 in the last 55 years, Billy Williams is the only other Cubs lefty to turn the trick, as he did so in 13-straight years from 1961-73. Anthony on Thursday hit his team-leading 24th home run of the season, and sets his sights on his second 25-homer season he hit 32 homers in 2014 with one more blast, Rizzo will become just the fifth left-handed hitting Cub with multiple 25-homer campaigns, joining: Billy Williams (10 times), Bill Nicholson (five), Henry Rodriguez (two) and Rick Monday (two). UPCOMING SERIES INFORMATION Date Opp. Time (CT) TV Radio Probable Pitchers Sat., August 22 ATL 3:05 p.m. ABC 7 WBBM RHP Dan Haren (8-8, 3.63) vs. RHP Williams Perez (4-4, 4.34) Sun., August 23 ATL 1:20 p.m. WGN WBBM RHP Jason Hammel (6-5, 3.38) vs. RHP Matt Wisler (5-3, 4.65)
Today s Cubs Starter #50 RHP Dan Haren (8-8, 3.63) AUGUST 22, 2015 PAGE 2 W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2014 Los Angeles (N.L.) 13-11 4.02 32 32 0 0 186.0 183 101 83 27 36 145 2015 Miami 7-7 3.42 21 21 0 0 129.0 116 50 49 21 25 88 Cubs 1-1 5.40 3 3 0 0 15.0 19 10 9 6 3 13 MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS 150-130 3.76 383 372 16 6 2,376.1 2,318 1,086 992 301 490 1,982 Last Time Out Dan suffered his first loss since joining the Cubs, allowing three solo home runs in 4.2 innings as the Cubs fell to the White Sox, 3-1 fanned four batters while walking none was his shortest outing since May 12 at the Dodgers. Date Opp. Dec. Result IP H R ER BB SO PC-S Left 8/16 @ CWS L L, 3-1 4.2 7 3 3 0 4 82-55 0-3, 0 on 2015 Season Dan was acquired by the Cubs, July 31, from Miami for minor leaguers Ivan Pineyro and Elliot Soto and makes his fourth start with the Cubs today made 21 starts with the Marlins in his first season with the club, going 7-7 with a 3.42 ERA (49 ER/129.0 IP). Earned his first win with the Cubs, August 11 vs. Milwaukee allowed three runs and fanned six batters while walking one over 5.1 frames in the Cubs 6-3 victory. Drew a no-decision in his Cubs debut, August 5 at Pittsburgh, surrendering four runs (three earned) and two homers in 5.0 innings of work as the Cubs fell 7-5. Has issued only 28 walks in 144.0 innings pitched, an average of 1.75 walks per nine innings has turned in a 1.13 WHIP, while limiting opponents to a.290 onbase percentage. Has tossed 14 quality starts in 24 outings this season. Pitched a season-high 8.0 innings, May 18 vs. Arizona, taking a no-decision in the Marlins 3-2 loss allowed two runs on five hits while walking none. Has recorded a 4.35 ERA (35 ER/72.1 IP) in 12 road outings posted a 2.71 ERA (20 ER/66.1 IP) in 11 starts at Marlins Park has made one appearance with the Cubs at Wrigley Field. In six starts against the N.L. Central, has gone 3-2 with a 4.19 ERA (16 ER/34.1 IP). Holding righties to a.219 average (63-for-288), while lefties are hitting at a.278 clip (72-for-259). Did not issue a walk in four-consecutive starts, May 2-18, tying a Marlins club record (Kevin Brown, 1996). Career vs. Atlanta Dan today makes his 12th appearance (11th start) against the Braves and his second of the season earned the win April 15 with the Marlins at Turner Field, allowing two solo home runs in 7.0 innings in Miami s 6-2 victory. W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER HR BB SO 2015 1-0 2.57 1 1 7.0 3 2 2 2 2 5 Career 7-2 4.29 11 10 63.0 64 31 30 9 16 50 vs. Braves Batters (AVG-AB-H-HR-RBI): Bourn (.313-16-5-0-0) Markakis (.192-26-5-1-3) Pierzynski (.313-16-5-0-1) Freeman (.100-10-1-0-1) Maybin (.182-11-2-1-3) Simmons (.143-7-1-0-0) Gomes (.176-17-3-0-1) Peterson (.000-5-0-0-0) Swisher (.222-9-2-0-1) Career Notes Dan today makes his fourth career start with the Cubs, his eighth major league franchise has pitched in all or part of 13 major league seasons with St. Louis (2003-04), Oakland (2005-07), Arizona (2008-10), the Angels (2010-12), Washington (2013), the Dodgers (2014), Miami (2015) and the Cubs. Is 18 strikeouts shy of becoming the seventh active pitcher with 2,000 strikeouts. Among active pitchers, Haren ranks in the top 10 in innings pitched, games started, wins, strikeouts and WHIP he has seven top 10 finishes in his league in both strikeouts and innings pitched. A three-time All-Star, Haren has reached 30 starts and double digits in victories while surpassing 175.0 innings pitched in each of the last 10 seasons starting in 2005. Originally selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2001 Draft. Is a native of Monterey Park, California, and attended Pepperdine University where he was an All-American and conference Player of the Year in 2001. 2014 Season Went 13-11 with a 4.02 ERA (83 ER/186.0 IP) in 32 starts with the Dodgers marked his 10th-consecutive season reaching 10 or more wins. Ranked eighth among N.L. starters with 1.74 walks per nine innings, issuing 36 walks in 32 starts. 2015 Game-by-Game Starts No. Date Opp. Result IP H R ER BB SO PC-S Left Notes 1. 4/10 TB ND, 10-9 W 6.0 4 1 1 0 2 79-50 2. 4/15 @ATL W,6-2 7.0 3 2 2 2 5 102-68 3. 4/21 @PHI L, 7-3 6.0 4 4 4 3 7 97-62 4. 4/26 WSH W, 6-2 5.0 3 2 2 3 3 91-51 APRIL: 2-1, 3.38 ERA (4 GS) 24.0 14 9 9 8 17 5. 5/2 PHI W, 7-0 6.0 4 0 0 0 4 103-72 6. 5/7 @SF W, 7-2 7.0 8 2 2 0 3 91-63 7. 5/12 @LAD L, 11-1 4.1 11 6 6 0 4 80-55 8. 5/18 ARI ND, 3-2 L 8.0 5 2 2 0 5 98-68 9. 5/23 BAL ND, 1-0 W 6.0 7 0 0 3 6 115-73 10. 5/29 @NYM W, 4-3 7.0 4 2 2 1 4 88-60 MAY: 3-1, 2.82 ERA (6 GS) 38.1 39 12 12 4 26 11. 6/3 CHI W, 7-3 5.2 6 3 3 2 3 88-52 12. 6/9 @TOR ND, 4-3 L 7.0 3 2 2 0 7 95-64 13. 6/14 COL L, 4-1 6.0 3 3 3 2 5 102-66 14. 6/19 @CIN L, 5-0 6.1 4 2 2 2 6 100-63 15. 6/25 STL L, 5-1 6.0 7 4 4 0 6 100-68 JUNE: 1-3, 4.06 ERA (5 GS) 31.0 23 14 14 6 27 16. 7/1 SF ND, 6-5 W 5.2 10 4 3 0 1 105-66 17. 7/7 @BOS ND, 4-3 L 6.0 6 1 1 1 5 99-62 18. 7/12 CIN W, 8-1 6.0 5 1 1 3 3 104-65 19. 7/19 @PHI ND, 8-7 L 6.0 7 5 5 1 2 90-55 20. 7/24 @SD L, 3-1 L 6.0 8 3 3 0 3 91-58 21. 7/30 WSH L, 1-0 6.0 4 1 1 2 4 102-62 JULY: 1-2, 3.53 ERA (6 GS) 35.2 40 15 14 7 18 22. 8/5 @PIT ND, 7-5 L 5.0 7 4 3 2 3 87-57 4-4 Made his Cubs debut, allowing two solo home runs in 5.0 IP 23. 8/11 MIL W, 6-3 5.1 5 3 3 1 6 79-54 6-3 Earned first win with the Cubs 24. 8/16 @CWS L, 3-1 4.2 7 3 3 0 4 82-55 0-3 Surrendered three solo home runs At the Plate AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS 2015.143 35 3 5 1 0 0 4 9 0 0 3 12 0 0 Career.205 400 30 82 26 0 2 38 40 3 2 15 117 0 0 LAST HIT: 7/12/15 vs. CIN (single off Johnny Cueto) at-bats since then: 9 HOME RUNS: 2 6/30/09 @ CIN (Bronson Arroyo) & 6/28/10 @ STL (Chris Carpenter) MOST HITS: 4 4/20/10 vs. STL MOST RBI: 3 (3x) last, 6/14/14 vs. ARI Last Time and Career Highs and Lows Last Win: 8/11/15 vs. MIL, 6-3 (5.1,5,3,3,1,6) Last Loss: 8/16/15 @ CWS, 3-1 (4.2,7,3,3,0,4) Last CG/SHO: 5/24/12 @ SEA (9.0,4,0,0,0,14) Low-Hit Complete Game: 1 4/12/11 vs. CLE Most Strikeouts: 14 5/24/12 @ SEA Most Hits Allowed: 12 (3x) last, 9/12/07 @ SEA Most Runs Allowed: 10 6/10/04 @ CHC Most Walks Allowed: 5 (2x) last, 6/24/06 @ SF Longest Start: 9.0 IP (16x) last, 5/24/12 @ SEA Longest Winning Streak: 10 games 4/18-7/1/07 Longest Losing Streak: 8 games 5/14-7/22/13 Sunday s Starter vs. Atlanta RHP Jason Hammel (6-5, 3.38) Jason tomorrow makes his 24th start of the season and his 13th at home tallied his 1,000th career strikeout on August 12 vs. Milwaukee, fanning Shane Peterson in the top of the sixth inning last time out, August 18 vs. Detroit, surrendered five runs on nine hits as the Cubs fell to the Tigers, 10-8 allowed a season-high three home runs in 3.0 innings was removed following a 2 hour, 17 minute rain delay in the bottom of the third inning. Jason is 1-4 with a 6.37 ERA (29 ER/41.0 IP) in eight starts against the Braves, dating back to 2009 has faced the Braves once as a member of the Cubs, May 9 of last season at Turner Field allowed just two runs on seven hits in 7.0 innings, but took a no-decision in the Cubs 3-2 setback. Has posted a 3.58 ERA (26 ER/65.1 IP) in 12 home starts compared to a 3.17 ERA (23 ER/65.1 IP) in 11 road starts. Has held righties to a.240 average (66-for-275), while lefties have batted at a.227 clip (49-for-216) has walked 28 batters and struck out 131 in 130.2 innings. Has a 14-10 record with a 3.20 ERA (85 ER/239.1 IP) in 40 starts with the Cubs in the last two seasons.
#17 KRIS BRYANT-INF (.257, 17 HR, 69 RBI) Homestand:.333 (5-15), 2B, 3B, HR, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB Current Streak: 1 Game (1-4) Multi-Hit Games (21): 2-hit (16), 3-hit (4), 4-hit (1) GA RBI- 19; GW RBI- 10; 2-Out RBI- 30 Last HR: 8/19/15 vs. DET (Daniel Norris) Career Bests: H- 4, 8/19/15 vs. DET; RBI- 6, 7/4/15 vs. MIA; R- 3, 6/13/15 vs. CIN Kris recorded his first career four-hit game Wednesday night, falling a double shy of the cycle had a 12-game hitting streak (.366/15-for-41), August 2-15 has three hitting streaks of 12 or more games this season second on the team with 63 walks and 69 RBI leads all rookies in runs scored (64), OBP (.363) and RBI ranks in the top five among rookies in hits (104), home runs, total bases (185), slugging (.458) and walks is batting.333 (20-for-60) in his last 17 games after hitting.118 (8-for-68) in his previous 19 contests... recorded his first career walkoff homer with a two-run blast July 27 vs. Colorado (9-8 win). Has reached base safely in 42 of his last 49 home games batting.283 (56-for-198) with 14 homers in 57 home games compared to.233 (48-for-206) with three homers in 54 road contests. Leads the team and ranks seventh in the N.L. with 4.13 pitches per plate appearance. Went 2-for-4 with two homers, including a grand slam, and six RBI, July 4 vs. Miami was his second multihomer game and second grand slam the six RBI were the most by a Cubs rookie since Anthony Rizzo, September 16, 2012 vs. Pittsburgh first Cubs rookie with two grand slams since Billy Williams in 1961. #13 STARLIN CASTRO-INF (.238, 5 HR, 46 RBI) Homestand:.286 (2-7), 2B, R Current Streak: Hitless last 2 games (0-4) Multi-Hit Games (24): 2-hit (16), 3-hit (8), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 15; GW RBI- 10; 2-Out RBI- 8 Last HR: 6/12/15 vs. CIN (Johnny Cueto) Career Bests: H- 4 (10x), last 7/21/13 @ COL; RBI- 6, 5/7/10 @ CIN; R- 4, 9/12/11 @ CIN Starlin made his fourth start at second base Wednesday night batting.268 (15-for-56) in his last 19 games after batting.101 (7-for-69) in his previous 19 contests has gone 2-for-4 as a pinch-hitter this season. Has three walk-off singles this season: April 18 vs. San Diego, June 13 vs. Cincinnati and June 14 vs. Cincinnati. Notched his 900th career hit June 2 at Miami, becoming the youngest Cub player to reach the mark. #8 CHRIS COGHLAN-OF (.254, 15 HR, 35 RBI) Homestand:.462 (6-13), 2 3B, 2 HR, 6 R, 6 RBI, BB Current Streak: 4 Games (6-13) Multi-Hit Games (22): 2-hit (20), 3-hit (2), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 7; GW RBI- 3; 2-Out RBI- 9 Last HR: 8/21/15 vs. ATL (Shelby Miller) Career Bests: H- 4 (9x), last 9/20/14 vs. LAD; RBI- 4, 8/14/15 @ CWS; R- 4, 6/11/10 @ TB Chris has a.625 slugging percentage in August, the fifth-best mark in the N.L. has gone 8-for-18 with two triples, four homers, eight runs scored and 10 RBI in his last six games recorded his fifth career multi-homer effort and collected a career-high four RBI, August 14 at White Sox the Cubs are 14-1 when he bats third in the lineup is second among N.L. left fielders with eight assists is batting.305 (18-for-59) with six RBI in close and late situations. Has two multi-homer games this season: May 19 at San Diego and August 14 at the White Sox. Has made 79 starts in left field and nine starts at second base. #15 CHRIS DENORFIA-OF (.263, 2 HR, 15 RBI) Homestand:.000 (0-3) Current Streak: Hitless Last 6 Games (0-13) Multi-Hit Games (11): 2-hit (9), 3-hit (2), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 2; GW RBI- 2; 2-Out RBI- 4 Last HR: 8/13/15 vs. MIL (Francisco Rodriguez) Career Bests: H- 4 (6x), last 9/10/12 vs. STL; RBI- 4, 6/17/15 @ CLE; R- 3 (9x), last 9/4/14 @ TEX Chris Wednesday night made his first career pitching appearance, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning hit his second homer of the season and first at Wrigley Field August 13 has gone 12-for-71 (.169) in his last 34 games after hitting.330 (33-for-100) in his first 39 games is 8-for-26 (.308) as a pinch-hitter this season hit a sacrifice fly RBI in the 10th inning June 23 vs. the Dodgers, his fourth-career walkoff RBI hit a three-run homer June 17 at Cleveland and finished with a career-high four RBI. Began the season on the disabled list (mild left hamstring strain), making his first appearance with the Cubs on April 18 had a second stint on the D.L. from May 5-June 7. #24 DEXTER FOWLER-OF (.252, 13 HR, 35 RBI) Homestand:.467 (7-15), 2 2B, HR, 4 R, 2 RBI, 3 BB Current Streak: Hitless last game (0-3) Multi-Hit Games (32): 2-hit (26), 3-hit (6), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 7; GW RBI- 5; 2-Out RBI- 11 Last HR: 8/19/15 vs. DET (Daniel Norris) Career Bests: H- 4 (4x), last 6/9/13 vs. SD; RBI- 4 (4x), last 6/21/15 @MIN; R- 3 (13x), last 8/13/15 vs. MIL Dexter leads the team and ranks third in the N.L. with 80 runs his 80 runs are the most by a Cubs leadoff hitter since Alfonso Soriano scored 92 times from the top spot in the order in 2007 batting.323 (40-for-124) with a.455 OBP since July 12, the second best OBP in the majors during that span has drawn 30 walks in his last 32 games since July 17, the second-most in the majors during that span reached base in a career-high 22-straight games, July 12-August 8 hitting.330 (34-for-103) against lefties and.229 (79-for-345) off righties ranks second on the team and eighth in the N.L. with 4.13 pitches per plate appearance leads the team with 17 SB. The Cubs are 67-43 when he hits leadoff, 41-19 when he scores a run and 15-3 when he scores at least two runs. Is batting.400 (20-for-50) with five doubles, one triple, five homers, 17 runs scored and 15 walks in his last 15 home games has a.537 OBP and.840 slugging mark leading to a 1.377 OPS during that span. Had a season-high eight-game hitting streak (.484/15-31), August 12-20, including six multi-hit games. #19 JONATHAN HERRERA INF (.239, 1 HR, 13 RBI) Homestand:.250 (1-4), 2B, R Current Streak: Hitless last 2 games (0-2) Multi-Hit Games (3): 2-hit (3), 3-hit (0), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 4; GW RBI- 2; 2-Out RBI- 7 Last HR: 7/2/15 @ NYM (Jacob degrom) Career Bests: H- 4, 6/19/10 vs. MIL; RBI- 3 (4x), last 7/2/15 @ NYM; R- 3 (2x), last 5/4/12 vs. ATL Jonathan Wednesday night doubled and scored his first run since July 26 went 12-for-40 (.300) with three doubles and a homer in 18 games in July collected a pinch-hit RBI double July 11 vs. the White Sox, his first pinch RBI of the season tied a career-high July 2 in New York with three RBI, including a two-run homer, his first longball since July 7, 2013 at Arizona has started 24 games this season (16 2B, 8 3B). Had a five-game hitting streak, July 1-7, his longest stretch since a six-game streak from September 10-21, 2013. #47 MIGUEL MONTERO-C (.233, 11 HR, 36 RBI) Homestand:.333 (5-13), 3 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB Current Streak: 2 Games (3-8) Multi-Hit Games (13): 2-hit (11), 3-hit (2), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 12; GW RBI- 5; 2-Out RBI- 17 Last HR: 8/12/15 vs. MIL (Michael Blazek) Career Bests: H- 4 (3x), last 6/12/13 @ LAD; RBI- 6, 6/4/14 @ COL; R- 3 (7x), last 9/22/13 @ COL Miguel has doubled in his last three starts, including a game-winning double in the sixth inning yesterday his second-career walk-off homer August 12 (last, April 30, 2014 vs. Colorado with Arizona), a solo shot in the 10th inning was his first homer since July 2 at the Mets was activated from the 15-day disabled list August 7 (left thumb sprain) has gone 5-for-10 with nine RBI with the bases loaded. Hit his 100th career homer April 26 in Cincinnati, a solo shot in the second hit two homers on April 18 vs. San Diego first two-homer game since August 14, 2010 at Washington (fifth career). August 22, 2015 Page 3 CUBS VS. BRAVES RHP WILLIAMS PEREZ No Cubs batter has faced Williams Perez in the majors. CUBS AT WRIGLEY FIELD Kris Bryant....283 198 56 14 40 Starlin Castro....274 1651 452 25 165 Chris Coghlan....259 397 103 11 40 Chris Denorfia....288 132 38 3 12 Dexter Fowler....251 243 61 8 21 Jonathan Herrera....220 91 20 0 2 Miguel Montero....283 184 52 6 25 Anthony Rizzo....279 950 265 42 133 David Ross....219 105 23 4 8 Addison Russell....264 174 46 4 17 Kyle Schwarber....222 54 12 5 14 Jorge Soler....266 237 63 4 31 CUBS WITH BASES LOADED, 2015 Kris Bryant....375 8 3 2 13 Starlin Castro....286 14 4 0 8 Chris Coghlan....250 4 1 0 3 Chris Denorfia....167 6 1 0 4 Dexter Fowler....167 6 1 1 7 Jonathan Herrera....500 2 1 0 2 Miguel Montero....500 10 5 0 9 Anthony Rizzo....333 6 2 0 7 David Ross....333 6 2 0 4 Addison Russell....100 10 1 0 3 Kyle Schwarber....333 3 1 0 2 Jorge Soler....333 9 3 0 9 CUBS WITH BASES LOADED, CAREER Kris Bryant....375 8 3 2 13 Starlin Castro....258 62 16 0 40 Chris Coghlan....317 41 13 0 37 Chris Denorfia....359 39 14 0 37 Dexter Fowler....319 47 15 2 46 Jonathan Herrera....158 19 3 0 9 Miguel Montero....345 87 30 2 79 David Ross....214 56 12 2 45 Anthony Rizzo....257 35 9 1 31 Addison Russell....100 10 1 0 3 Kyle Schwarber....333 3 1 0 2 Jorge Soler....300 10 3 0 10 CUBS PINCH-HITTING, 2015 Kris Bryant....500 2 1 0 2 Starlin Castro....400 5 2 0 0 Chris Coghlan....273 22 6 1 1 Chris Denorfia....308 26 8 0 0 Dexter Fowler....000 3 0 0 0 Jonathan Herrera....192 26 5 0 1 Miguel Montero....111 9 1 0 0 David Ross....182 11 2 0 1 Anthony Rizzo....000 0 0 0 0 Addison Russell... ---- 0 0 0 0 Kyle Schwarber....000 6 0 0 0 Jorge Soler....500 2 1 0 0 CUBS PINCH-HITTING, CAREER Kris Bryant....500 2 1 0 2 Starlin Castro....300 10 3 0 2 Chris Coghlan....250 80 20 3 8 Chris Denorfia....236 161 38 3 18 Dexter Fowler....245 53 13 2 4 Jonathan Herrera....233 90 21 0 5 Miguel Montero....193 88 17 3 15 Anthony Rizzo....111 9 1 0 1 David Ross....179 67 12 3 10 Addison Russell... ---- 0 0 0 0 Kyle Schwarber....000 6 0 0 0 Jorge Soler....500 2 1 0 0 #44 ANTHONY RIZZO INF (.292, 24 HR, 74 RBI) Homestand:.188 (3-16), HR, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 BB Current Streak: 2 Games (2-6) Multi-Hit Games (38): 2-hit (32), 3-hit (5), 4-hit (1) GA RBI- 13; GW RBI- 11; 2-Out RBI- 31 Last HR: 8/20/15 vs. ATL (Mike Foltynewicz) Career Bests: H- 4 (4x), last 8/4/15 @ PIT; RBI- 6 (2x) last, 5/23/15 @ ARI; R- 4, 6/23/13 vs. HOU Anthony is batting.351 (26-for-74) with five doubles, eight homers, 16 runs scored and 23 RBI in his last 21 games since July 29 equaled his career high with four hits August 4 homered in four-straight games, July 29-August 1 is fourth in the majors in OBP (.402) and tied for third in the N.L. in doubles (30). Leads the majors with a.453 OBP against lefties (Votto,.450) a left-handed batter has not led the majors in OBP against lefties in a season since Barry Bonds in 2004. Leads the team in games played (119), hits (126), doubles (30), total bases (232), home runs (24) and RBI (74) has stolen 15 bases this season (second on the team), more than doubling his previous career high of six (2013). Has two multi-homer games this season: June 5 at Washington and June 19 at Minnesota. Tied his career mark with six RBI May 23 in Arizona (also done September 16, 2012 vs. Pittsburgh). Leads the league with 24 HBP, setting a franchise record for most HBP in a season since 1900.
#3 DAVID ROSS-C (.188, 1 HR, 7 RBI) Homestand:.333 (1-3) Current Streak: 1 Game (1-1) Multi-Hit Games (1): 2-hit (1), 3-hit (0), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 1; GW RBI- 1; 2-Out RBI- 2 Last HR: 7/26/15 vs. PHI (Hector Neris) Career Bests: H- 4, 4/26/13 vs. HOU; RBI- 5 (2x), last 6/22/07 @ SEA; R- 3 (4x), last 4/26/13 vs. HOU David has caught six shutouts this season Cubs have allowed one run or less in 10 of his 34 starts and allowed two runs or less in 16 of his 34 starts the Cubs are 15-4 in his last 19 starts and are 22-12 overall in his 34 starts behind the plate this year, which projects to 105 wins over a 162-game stretch owns a 2.78 catcher s ERA has reached base safely in 13 of his last 19 games, including a two-out RBI single August 7. Has made two appearances on the mound this season, May 9 at Milwaukee and July 26 vs. Philadelphia, retiring all six batters faced on July 26, he also hit his first home run with the Cubs becoming the first Cubs reliever since Carlos Marmol in 2006 to homer. #22 ADDISON RUSSELL-INF (.245, 8 HR, 32 RBI) Homestand:.357 (5-14), 2B, 3B, HR, 4 R, RBI, BB Current Streak: 2 Games (3-7) Multi-Hit Games (18): 2-hit (16), 3-hit (2), 4-hit (0) GA RBI- 6; GW RBI- 4; 2-Out RBI- 20 Last HR: 8/20/15 vs. ATL (Mike Foltynewicz) Career Bests: H- 3, 5/26/15 vs. WSH; RBI- 3 (2x), last 6/17/15 @ CLE; R- 2 (5x), last 8/20/15 vs. ATL Addison has seen 20 of his 32 RBI come with two outs, including a two-out solo home run Thursday night ranks third on the team and ninth in the N.L. with an average of 4.12 pitches per plate appearance has 23 doubles, tied for third-most among major league rookies and second-most on the Cubs (Rizzo, 30) batting.333 (17-for-51) with four doubles, one triple and two home runs in his last 15 home games. Has 81 hits out of the No. 9 hole this season, the most in an N.L. season since at least 1914 went 3-for-4 August 8 to pass St. Louis Cesar Izturis, who had 71 hits out of the nine spot in 2008. Is batting.286 (32-for-112) with a.446 slugging mark in 32 games since the All-Star Break. Reached safely in 16-straight games, April 26-May 13, a stretch that started with a career-best 12-game hitting streak from April 26-May 9 (.326/14-for-43) was the longest hitting streak by a Cubs rookie since Mike Fontenot s 12-gamer in 2007. #12 KYLE SCHWARBER-OF (.294, 10 HR, 31 RBI) Homestand:.143 (2-14), 2 HR, 6 R, 4 RBI, 4 BB Current Streak: Hitless last 2 games (0-7) Multi-Hit Games (10): 2-hit (6), 3-hit (2), 4-hit (2) GA RBI- 5; GW RBI- 4; 2-Out RBI- 7 Last HR: 8/19/15 vs. DET (Drew VerHagen) Career Bests: H- 4 (2x), last 7/21/15 @ CIN; RBI- 4 (2x), last 8/13/15 vs. MIL; R- 3 (2x), last 8/18/15 vs. DET Since the All-Star Break, Kyle leads the N.L. in runs scored (28) and is tied for second in home runs (9) and RBI (25) is the first Cubs player with 10 homers in his first 36 career games since Bob Speake hit 11 in 1955 has four homers and 10 RBI in his last eight games recorded his second-career multi-homer game August 13 and tied a career-high with four RBI scored a run in eight-straight games from August 1-11, the longest streak by a Cubs player since Starlin Castro scored in 10-straight games, July 30-August 9, 2011 he has eight games of at least two runs and two RBI, most on the team has reached base in 27 of 31 starts (Cubs are 21-10) 22 runs scored in his last 17 games. Has made 12 starts at catcher, 13 starts in left field and six starts as designated hitter. On July 21 went 4-for-7 with a game-winning solo homer in the 13th inning and a game-tying, two-run homer in the ninth that sent the game to extra innings was his first four RBI game and was his second four-hit game in his first 11 big league contests. #68 JORGE SOLER-OF (.265, 6 HR, 41 RBI) Homestand:.143 (2-14), RBI, 2 BB, SF Current Streak: 2 Games (2-6) Multi-Hit Games (24): 2-hit (21), 3-hit (2), 4-hit (1) GA RBI- 9; GW RBI- 4; 2-Out RBI- 20 Last HR: 8/16/15 @ CWS (David Robertson) Career Bests: H- 4, 4/20/15 @ PIT; RBI- 4, 4/13/15 vs. CIN; R- 3, 4/13/15 vs. CIN Jorge is batting.295 (26-for-88) with 15 RBI in his last 24 games had a career-long 10-game hitting streak (.382/13- for-34) from July 31-August 11 went 3-for-8 with a home run in two games against the White Sox this past weekend is hitting.356 (16-for-45) with 19 RBI with runners in scoring position since July 12 his 45 at-bats are the most in the majors with runners in scoring position during that span. Batting.274 (73-for-266) with all six homers off righties and.229 (16-for-70) against lefties. Has gone 39-for-147 (.265) with two homers, six doubles and 22 RBI since being activated from the D.L. July 5 was placed on the disabled list June 3 with a left ankle sprain. Recorded a two-run double July 20 and slugged his fifth homer of the season July 19 in Atlanta, a solo shot was his first blast since May 29 vs. Kansas City. August 22, 2015 Page 4 CUBS HOME RUNS, 2015 Batter (Total)... Solo 2-Run 3-Run GS Kris Bryant (17)... 6 7 2 2 Starlin Castro (5)... 4 1 Chris Coghlan (15)... 9 4 2 Chris Denorfia (2)... 1 1 Dexter Fowler (13)... 10 2 1 Jonathan Herrera (1)... 1 Miguel Montero (11)... 6 3 2 Anthony Rizzo (24)... 14 6 4 David Ross (1)... 1 Addison Russell (8)... 6 2 Kyle Schwarber (10)... 4 4 2 Jorge Soler (6)... 2 4 CUBS MULTI-RBI GAMES, 2015 Batter... 2-RBI 3-RBI 4-RBI 5+-RBI Kris Bryant (14)... 6 5 2 1 Starlin Castro (12).... 11 1 Chris Coghlan (9).... 7 1 1 Chris Denorfia (3)... 1 1 1 Dexter Fowler (6).... 5 1 Jonathan Herrera (3).... 2 1 Miguel Montero (8).... 3 5 Anthony Rizzo (20).... 14 5 1 David Ross (1)... 1 Addison Russell (3).... 1 2 Kyle Schwarber (9)... 5 2 2 Jorge Soler (12)... 11 1 HOME RUNS IN 2015 2015 Season... Solo 2-Run 3-Run GS Cubs (119)... 67 36 13 3 Opponents (105)... 63 30 10 2 CUBS HOME RUNS, LAST TIME IT HAPPENED Game Opening HR:... Dexter Fowler, 7/29/15 vs. Colorado (Eddie Butler) Walk-Off HR:... Miguel Montero, 8/12/15 vs. Milwaukee (Michael Blazek) Pinch-HR:... Chris Coghlan, 7/28/15 vs. Colorado (Gonzalez Germen) Pinch-Hit Grand Slam:... David DeJesus, 5/11/12 @ 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:... David Ross, 7/26/15 vs. Philadelphia (Hector Neris) Homer in 1 st M.L. At-Bat:... Jorge Soler, 8/27/14 @ Cincinnati (Mat Latos) Homer in 1 st Cubs At-Bat:... Jorge Soler, 8/27/14 @ Cincinnati (Mat Latos) Switch-Hitter, HR Both Sides of Plate:... Dioner Navarro, 5/29/13 vs. Chicago (A.L.) HOME RUN HIGHLIGHTS 3-Homer Games (0):... N/A 2-Homer Games (10):...Jorge Soler, 4/13 vs. CIN; Miguel Montero, 4/18 vs. SD; Chris Coghlan, 5/19 @ SD; Anthony Rizzo, 6/5 @ WASH; Anthony Rizzo, 6/19 @ MIN; Kris Bryant, 6/22 vs. LAD; Kris Bryant, 7/4 vs. MIA, Kyle Schwarber, 7/21 @ CIN; Kyle Schwarber, 8/13 vs. MIL; Chris Coghlan, 8/14 @ CWS Grand Slams (3):... Kris Bryant, 6/17 @ CLE; Dexter Fowler, 6/21 @ MIN Kris Bryant, 7/4 vs. MIA 3-Consecutive Games with a Homer (1):... Anthony Rizzo, 7/29-8/1 (4 games) Pinch-Homers (2):... Welington Castillo, 4/15 vs. CIN; Chris Coghlan, 7/28 vs. COL Back-to-Back Homers (4):... Chris Coghlan/Mike Olt, 4/11 @ COL; Kris Bryant/Anthony Rizzo, 5/11 vs. NYM; Dexter Fowler/Kyle Schwarber, 8/13 vs. MIL; Chris Coghlan/Anthony Rizzo, 8/14 @ CWS Back-to-Back-to-Back Homers (0):... N/A Pitchers Hitting Homers (2):... Jake Arrieta, 7/12 vs. CWS; David Ross, 7/26 vs. PHI Game-Opening Homers (3):... Dexter Fowler, 5/8 @ MIL, 5/26 vs. WSH & 7/29 vs. COL Game-Ending, Walk-Off Homers (2): Kris Bryant, 7/27 vs. COL; Miguel Montero, 8/12 vs. MIL CUBS LINEUP BREAKDOWNS 1 Fowler 110 (67-43), Coghlan 5 (1-4), Denorfia 3 (0-3), Soler 1 (0-1), Castro 1 (1-0) 2 Rizzo 43 (24-19), Bryant 28 (14-14), Schwarber 26 (18-8), Soler 15 (8-7), Coghlan 4 (3-1), Denorfia 2 (1-1), Fowler 1 (0-1), Castro 1 (1-0) 3 Rizzo 49 (25-24), Bryant 48 (24-24), Coghlan 15 (14-1), Soler 7 (5-2), Montero 1 (1-0) 4 Montero 27 (12-15), Rizzo 27 (19-8), Castro 20 (12-8), Bryant 18 (10-8), Soler 15 (8-7), Coghlan 9 (7-2), Lake 3 (1-2), Fowler 1 (0-1) 5 Castro 34 (17-17), Montero 19 (11-8), Soler 20 (8-12), Coghlan 13 (9-4), Bryant 15 (13-2), Denorfia 12 (7-5), Castillo 2 (2-0), Lake 2 (1-1), Russell 1 (0-1), Olt 1 (0-1), Baxter 1 (1-0), 6 Castro 37 (20-17), Soler 26 (20-6), Coghlan 22 (8-14), Montero 8 (5-3), Denorfia 6 (4-2), Lake 4 (1-3), Szczur 4 (3-1), Baxter 4 (3-1), Russell 4 (2-2), Schwarber 2 (2-0), Castillo 1 (0-1), Olt 1 (0-1), Alcantara 1 (1-0) 7 Ross 30 (19-11), Coghlan 22 (12-10), Denorfia 14 (6-8), Castro 12 (7-5), Montero 8 (6-2), Szczur 5 (3-2), Castillo 5 (2-3), Baxter 5 (3-2), Herrera 4 (2-2), Alcantara 4 (3-1), Lake 3 (1-2), Teagarden 3 (2-1), Olt 1 (1-0), Russell 1 (0-1), Fowler 1 (0-1), Soler 2 (2-0) 8 Hendricks 22 (13-9), Arrieta 22 (14-8), Lester 22 (12-10), Hammel 22 (11-11), Wood 7 (4-3), Wada 6 (4-2), Ross 4 (3-1), Schwarber 3 (1-2), Richard 3 (2-1), Beeler 3 (2-1), Haren 2 (1-1), Castro 1 (1-0), Denorfia 1 (1-0), Montero 1 (0-1), Roach 1 (0-1) 9 Russell 96 (56-40), Herrera 20 (11-9), La Stella 2 (1-1), Alcantara 2 (1-1) C Montero 63 (35-28), Ross 34 (22-12), Schwarber 12 (6-6), Castillo 8 (4-4), Teagarden 3 (2-1) 1B Rizzo 119 (68-51), Baxter 1 (1-0) 2B Russell 84 (46-38), Herrera 16 (9-7), Coghlan 9 (8-1), Alcantara 6 (4-2), Castro 4 (2-2), La Stella 1 (0-1) 3B Bryant 106 (61-45), Herrera 8 (4-4), Olt 3 (1-2), Coghlan 1 (1-0), La Stella 1 (1-0), Alcantara 1 (1-0) SS Castro 103 (58-45), Russell 17 (11-6) LF Coghlan 79 (44-35), Denorfia 17 (8-9), Schwarber 13 (11-2), Szczur 6 (5-1), Lake 4 (1-3), Bryant 1 (0-1) CF Fowler 113 (67-46), Szczur 3 (1-2), Denorfia 3 (1-2), Bryant 1 (0-1) RF Soler 85 (50-35), Denorfia 18 (10-8), Lake 8 (3-5), Baxter 8 (5-3), Coghlan 1 (1-0) P Arrieta 25 (17-8), Lester 24 (13-11), Hendricks 24 (14-10), Hammel 23 (11-12), Wood 7 (4-3), Wada 7 (5-2), Richard 3 (2-1), Beeler 3 (2-1), Haren 3 (1-2), Roach 1 (0-1) DH Schwarber 6 (4-2), Montero 1 (0-1), Baxter 1 (1-0), Soler 1 (1-0), Bryant 1 (0-1) RUNS SCORED BY INNING INNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ TOTAL CUBS 54 47 77 45 73 45 45 42 44 19 491 OPP. 59 62 37 61 45 64 42 40 42 8 460 CUBS CATCHING CORPS CS/ATT % PICKOFFS PB ERA Castillo 0/1 0.0 % 0 0 5.91 (42 ER/64.0 IP) Montero 12/59 20.3 % 2 3 3.47 (227 ER/588.1 IP) Ross 13/54 24.1 % 4 2 2.78 (90 ER/291.1 IP) Schwarber 2/12 16.7% 0 1 4.83 (58 ER/108.0 IP) Teagarden 0/3 0.0% 0 0 1.59 (6 ER/34.0 IP) Pitcher Pickoffs (6): Hendricks (2), Wood (1), Arrieta (1), Rondon (1), Hammel (1) OUTFIELD ASSISTS (22) Coghlan (8), Soler (4), Denorfia (4), Fowler (3), Lake (2), Schwarber (1)
Cubs Pitching AUGUST 22, 2015 PAGE 5 TEAM PITCHING W-L ERA CG/SV IP H R ER BB SO Starting Pitchers 41-31 3.57 3 696.1 643 303 276 174 671 Relievers 28-10 3.40 36 389.1 348 157 147 140 380 Season Totals 69-51 3.51 3/36 1,085.2 991 460 423 314 1,051 CUBS BULLPEN LAST APP. IP,H,R,ER,BB,K LAST WIN LAST SAVE LAST HOLD SV/OPP 1BF IR/IRS Justin Grimm 8/21 vs. ATL-H 1.0,0,0,0,0,1 8/6/15 vs. SF (5-4) 8/8/15 vs. SF (8-6) 8/21/15 vs. ATL 3/4 45/30 32/8 Tommy Hunter 8/20 vs. ATL 1.0,1,0,0,0,2 8/12/15 vs. MIL (3-2, 10) 8/1/15 @ MIL (4-2) 8/6/15 vs. SF 1/1 9/6 1/1 Jason Motte 8/21 vs. ATL-W 1.0,0,0,0,0,1 8/21/15 vs. ATL (5-3) 7/22/15 @ CIN (6-5, 2) 8/13/15 vs. MIL 6/7 56/41 21/5 Clayton Richard 8/19 vs. DET 3.1,5,1,1,0,4 8/14/15 @ CWS (6-4) N/A 8/12/15 vs. MIL 0/0 4/3 4/0 Hector Rondon 8/21 vs. ATL-S 1.0,1,0,0,1,1 7/22/15 @ CIN (6-5) GM 2 8/21/15 vs. ATL (5-3) 7/27/15 vs. COL 22/26 56/40 9/2 James Russell 8/19 vs. DET 1.2,6,5,5,0,2 5/12/13 @ WASH (2-1) 8/11/15 vs. MIL (6-3) 8/2/15 @ MIL 1/3 44/33 24/2 Pedro Strop 8/21 vs. ATL-H 1.0,0,0,0,0,0 5/14/15 vs. NYM (6-5) 6/6/15 @ WASH (4-2) 8/21/15 vs. ATL 2/4 59/47 18/7 Travis Wood 8/20 vs. ATL 1.1,3,1,1,1,2 7/7/15 vs. STL (5-3, GM 2) 5/16/15 vs. PIT (4-1) 8/11/15 vs. MIL 1/1 31/26 16/4 2015 SEASON TOTALS 36/52 (.692) 412/300 (.728) 183/47 (.257) #52 JUSTIN GRIMM RHP (2-3, 1.24 ERA, 3 SV, 12 HOLDS) CAREER: 15-15, 3 SV MOST IP, 2015: 1.2 (2x), last 8/14 @ CWS MOST IP, CAREER: 7.2-6/14/13 vs. TOR LAST WIN: 8/6/15 vs. SF (5-4) LAST SV: 8/8/15 vs. SF (8-6) Owns a 0.96 ERA (2 ER/18.2 IP) with 25 strikeouts in his last 23 appearances has made 45 outings this season, striking out 53 in his 36.1 innings holding opponents to a.164 average (21-for-128) has walked just 13. Recorded his 12th hold August 21st vs. Atlanta, tossing a scoreless frame. Tied his season high with 1.2 scoreless innings August 14 at the White Sox. Earned his third save of the year on August 8 vs. San Francisco. Was on the D.L. from April 10-May 6 with right forearm inflammation. #21 TOMMY HUNTER RHP (1-0, 3.68 ERA, 1 SV, 1 HOLD) CAREER: 45-33, 16 SV MOST IP, 2015: 2.0 (6x), last 7/30 vs. DET MOST IP, CAREER: 5.0, 8/1/08 vs. TOR LAST WIN: 8/12/15 vs. MIL (6-3, 10 inn.) LAST SV: 8/1/15 @ MIL (4-2) Was acquired July 31 from Baltimore for outfielder Junior Lake, made his Cubs debut August 1 in Milwaukee and recorded a save by retiring his two batters faced went 2-2 with six holds and a 3.63 ERA (18 ER/44.2 IP) in 39 outings for the Orioles this season. Earned first victory as a Cub, August 12 vs. Milwaukee, tossing a scoreless 10th. Owns a 3.68 ERA (3 ER/7.1 IP) with two homers allowed in nine games with Cubs. Saw time as Baltimore s closer last year and recorded 11 saves to go along with 12 holds and a 2.97 ERA (20 ER/60.2 IP) in 60 appearances. #30 JASON MOTTE RHP (8-1, 3.99 ERA, 6 SV, 9 HOLDS) CAREER: 26-14, 60 SV MOST IP, 2015: 2.0, 7/21 @ CIN MOST IP, CAREER: 2.0 (11x), last 7/21/15 @ CIN LAST WIN: 8/21/15 vs. ATL (5-3) LAST SV: 7/22/15 @ CIN (6-5, GM 2) Has a 5.74 ERA (10 ER/15.2 IP) in his last 19 relief appearances (one win, two blown saves) has held opponent scoreless in 42 of 56 games overall. Picked up his major league-leading eighth win as a reliever, August 21 vs. Atlanta. Has recorded a team-high seven-straight wins dating to May 23rd at Arizona. July 21, earned his career-high seventh win after tossing a season-high 2.0 innings in Cincinnati, also matching his career high in innings. #33 CLAYTON RICHARD LHP (3-0, 3.58 ERA, 0 SV, 1 HOLD) CAREER: 49-47, 0 SV MOST IP, 2015: 6.1, 7/4 vs. MIA MOST IP, CAREER: 9.0 (2x), last 8/8/12 vs. Cubs LAST WIN: 8/14/15 @ CWS (6-5) LAST SV: N/A Clayton was acquired from Pittsburgh for cash on July 3 designated for assignment by Cubs August 2, then signed August 5 missed the entire 2014 season after undergoing shoulder surgery earned the win in his Cubs debut, July 4 vs. Miami, tossing 6.1 innings of two-run ball while fanning four. Tossed a career-high 3.1 innings of relief (5 H, 1 ER, 4 SO) August 19 vs. Detroit. Recorded the win August 14 with 2.0 scoreless innings (1 H, 1 BB, 3 SO). Earned his first-career hold, August 12 vs. Milwaukee, tossing 1.1-scoreless innings of relief in Chicago s 3-2 win in 10 innings. Is 2-0 with a 4.21 ERA (17 ER/36.1 IP) in 22-career relief appearances. #56 HECTOR RONDON RHP (4-2, 1.62 ERA, 22 SV, 8 HOLDS) CAREER: 10-7, 51 SV MOST IP, 2015: 2.0, 7/21 @ CIN MOST IP, CAREER: 2.0 (15x), last 7/21/15 @ CIN LAST WIN: 7/22/15 @ CIN (6-5, GM 2) LAST SV: 8/21/15 vs. ATL (5-3) Has a 0.49 ERA (2 ER/36.2 IP) in his last 37 games since May 25 has converted 22 of 26 save chances and held the opponent scoreless in 48 of 56 outings has a 1.01 WHIP, has struck out 54 in 55.2 innings, walked just 14 and allowed two homers. Notched his 22nd second of the year, August 21 vs. Atlanta. Recorded his 50th career save August 15 at the White Sox. Blew his fourth save, August 12 vs. Brewers, allowing an unearned run. August 7, converted his 18th save of the season vs. Giants by recording the final five outs... was his first-career save of more than 1.0 inning. #40 JAMES RUSSELL-LHP (0-2, 4.60 ERA, 1 SV, 8 HOLDS) CAREER: 10-17, 4 SV MOST IP, 2015: 2.0, 5/15 vs. PIT MOST IP, CAREER: 4.2, 5/2/11 @ LAD LAST WIN: 5/12/13 @ WASH (2-1) LAST SV: 8/11/15 vs. MIL (6-3) Has allowed 17 runs (16 earned) in 31.1 innings covering 45 outings with the Cubs has stranded 22 of 24 inherited runners allowed a season-high five runs on six hits in 1.2 innings on August 19 vs. Detroit had his contract selected May 5. August 11 vs. Brewers, recorded his first save since June 16, 2014 at Miami. Is 10th on the club s all-time appearance list with 361 appearances. May 19 in San Diego, made his 324th appearance for the Cubs, surpassing Willie Hernandez for most by a southpaw in franchise history. #46 PEDRO STROP RHP (1-6, 2.96 ERA, 2 SV, 23 HOLDS) CAREER: 12-18, 7 SV MOST IP, 2015: 2.0, 5/10 @ MIL MOST IP, CAREER: 2.0 (9x), last 5/10/15 @ MIL LAST WIN: 5/14/15 vs. NYM (6-5) LAST SV: 6/6/15 @ WASH (4-2) Leads the team and is fourth in the N.L. with 23 holds is holding opponents to a.153 average (28-for-183) has walked 26 and struck out 63 in 54.2 innings held the opponent scoreless in 49 of 59 outings June 6 picked up his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth in Washington, stranding a runner. Recorded his 23rd hold of the year, August 21 vs. Atlanta. Earned his 21st hold, August 12 vs. Brewers, fanning two in 1.0 inning. Fanned a career-high tying four in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Cincinnati, July 22. #37 TRAVIS WOOD LHP (5-4, 4.22 ERA, 1 SV, 3 HOLDS) CAREER: 39-52, 1 SV MOST IP, 2015: 7.0 (2x), last 4/28 vs. PIT MOST IP, CAREER: 9.0, 7/10/10 @ PHI LAST WIN: 7/7/15 vs. STL (5-3, GM 2) LAST SV: 5/16/15 vs. PIT (4-1) Has posted a 3.07 ERA (15 ER/44.0 IP) and gone 3-2 with a save in 31 relief appearances since transitioning from the starting rotation in mid-may has held opponents to a.224 average (36-for-161) and allowed just one homer in his 31 relief outings. Earned his third career hold, August 11 vs. Brewers, tossing a scoreless inning. Set career-highs in innings (3.2) and strikeouts (six) in relief July 28 vs. Colorado. Is 2-2 with a 5.59 ERA (23 ER/37.0 IP) and 39 strikeouts in seven starts this season. 2015 CUBS HIGHS AND LOWS CUBS OPPONENTS 17, 6/17 @ CLE... Largest Winning Margin... 8 (2x), last 7/22 @ CIN (GM 1) 5, 7/22 @ CIN (GM 2)... Largest Come Behind Win... 5, 5/4 @ STL 17, 6/17 @ CLE... Most Runs... 15, 8/19 vs. DET 7, 6/17 @ CLE (9th)... Most Runs, Inn.... 5 (2x), last 7/22 @ CIN-GM 2 (2nd) 18, 6/17 @ CLE... Most Hits... 21, 8/19 vs. DET 6 (2x), 6/17 @ CLE (2nd & 3rd)... Most Hits, Inn.... 6, (3x), last 6/27 @ STL (4th) 0, 7/25 vs. PHI... Fewest Hits... 2, (2x) last 7/18 @ ATL 5, 8/13 vs. MIL... Most Home Runs... 5, 8/19 vs. DET 3, 8/13 vs. MIL (5th)... Most Home Runs, Inn....2 (7x), last 8/19 vs. DET (2nd) 5 (2x), last 8/4 @ PIT... Most Doubles... 7, 7/25 vs. PHI 2 (2x), last 8/19 vs. DET... Most Triples... 3, 7/26 vs. PHI 8, 8/19 vs. DET... Most Extra-Base Hits... 12, 8/19 vs. DET 9, 5/15 vs. PIT... Most BBs By Batters... 8 (2x), last 6/16 vs. CLE 16 (2x), last 7/29 vs. COL... Most Ks By Pitchers... 18 (3x), last 8/16 @ CWS 5, 4/28 vs. PIT... Most Stolen Bases... 5 (2x), last 8/13 vs. MIL 3 (3x), last 8/4 @ PIT... Most Double Plays Turned... 5, 7/10 vs. CWS 3 (2x), last 5/27 vs. WSH... Most Errors Committed... 4, 4/12 @ COL 16, 5/15 vs. PIT... Most Left On Base... 12 (2x), last 7/22 @ CIN (GM 2) Longest Winning Streak: 9 games... 8/6-15 Longest Losing Streak: 5 games... 6/24-29 Most Runs, Both Clubs: 23 (CUBS 8, DET 15)... 8/19 vs. DET Most Hits, Both Clubs: 32, (CUBS 11, DET 21)... 8/19 vs. DET Most Home Runs, Both Clubs: 8 (CUBS 3, DET 5)... 8/19 vs. DET Most Strikeouts By Pitchers, Both Clubs: 30 (CUBS 16, CIN 14)... 4/21 @ CIN Most Left On Base, Both Clubs: 28 (CUBS 16, PIT 12)... 5/15 vs. PIT Fewest Left On Base, Both Clubs: 5 (CUBS 2, ARI 3)... 5/24 @ ARI Consecutive Games With a Home Run: 8...7/26-8/2 Consecutive Games Without a Home Run: 8...6/23-7/1 Consecutive Errorless Games: 8... 5/10-17 Consecutive Games With an Error: 4... 5/22-25 Shortest Game, Time: 2:08... 5/21 @ SD Longest Game, Time: 5:01... 5/15 vs. PIT Most Innings: 13... 5/23 @ ARI and 7/21 @ CIN Largest Wrigley Field Crowd: 41,688... 7/12 vs. CWS Largest Road Crowd: 49,303... 4/10 @ COL Series Sweeps: 6... @ CIN (2), 4/24-26, vs. NYM (4), 5/11-14, @ NYM (3), 6/30-7/2, @ MIL (4), 7/30-8/2, vs. SF (4), 8/6-9, vs. MIL (3), 8/11-13 BATTING HIGHLIGHTS Longest Hitting Streak: 14 games, Bryant... 6/3-18 Most Runs Scored: 3 (7x), Fowler... 8/13 vs. MIL Most Hits: 4 (5x), last Bryant... 8/19 vs. DET Most Total Bases: 11, Schwarber... 7/21 @ CIN Most Extra-Base Hits: 3, Schwarber... 7/21 @ CIN Most Doubles: 2 (10x), last Russell... 8/15 @ CWS Most Triples: 2, Fowler... 4/11 @ COL Most RBI: 6 (2x), Rizzo & Bryant... 5/23 @ ARI & 7/4 vs. MIA Most Stolen Bases: 2 (2x), last Bryant...7/22 @ CIN (GM 2) Most Walks: 4 (2x), last Soler... 5/15 vs. PIT Most Strikeouts: 4 (4x), last Baxter... 6/14 vs. CIN 2-Hit Innings: N/A... N/A PITCHING HIGHLIGHTS Longest Winning Streak: 7, Motte... 5/23-current Longest Losing Streak: 6, Lester... 5/27-7/11 Complete Game Shutouts: 2, Hendricks & Arrieta... 5/21 @ SD (3-0), 6/21 @ MIN (8-0) 9.0-Inning Complete Games: 3, last Arrieta... 7/12 vs. CWS (3-1) Low-Hit Complete Game: 2, Arrieta... 7/12 vs. CWS (3-1) Longest Outing, Reliever: 3.2, Jackson... 6/9 @ DET Most Strikeouts, Starter: 14, Lester... 7/29 vs. COL Reliever: 6, Wood... 7/28 vs. COL Consecutive Strikeouts: 6, Lester... 7/29 vs. COL Consecutive Scoreless Innings, Starter: 22.1, Hendricks... 6/24-7/10 Reliever: 13.0 (2x), Strop & Grimm... 7/19-8/14 & 7/21-current Consecutive Save Opportunities Converted: 17, Rondon... 8/12/14-4/12/15 Consecutive Batters Retired: 16, Arrieta... 4/20 @ PIT Most Runs Allowed: 7 (2x), Hendricks & Lester... 6/19 @ MIN & 8/19 vs. DET Most Hits Allowed: 11, Hendricks... 6/19 @ MIN Most Homers Allowed: 3 (5x), last Lester... 8/19 vs. DET Most Walks Issued: 6, Arrieta...6/16 vs. CLE Longest No-Hit Stretch, Start of Game: 7.0, Lester... 7/18 @ ATL MISCELLANEOUS INFO Come-From-Behind Wins: 28 High-Water Mark: 19 over (67-48) Losses after Leading: 17 Low-Water Mark: 1 under (1-2) Games Won in Last At-Bat: 19 No. of Times at.500 Mark: 3 (1-1, 2-2, 15-15) Walkoff Wins: 11 last, August 12 vs. MIL (Montero walk-off homer)