Hendricks does his part in pitchers’ duel, but Cardinals come out on top

Hendricks left Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals trailing by a run, but his teammates bailed him out.

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Hendricks left Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals trailing by a run, but his teammates bailed him out, rallying in the ninth inning for the second straight night.

The Cubs’ offense had gotten nothing going and entered the ninth 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

While he didn’t earn his MLB-leading 13th win, Hendricks finished another strong start, allowing two runs and eight hits in 6⅓ innings.

“His personality is a benefit in so many ways in baseball, because of the ups and downs of the season — the different things that come with a baseball season.

“I told him, I’m pretty thankful for what he gives us every fifth day,” Ross said before the game.

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