"Matthew Boyd was roughed up in San Diego a few days ago, going just four innings with five runs allowed on eight hits. Though he's among the best in the league at getting whiffs and strikeouts, hitters are barreling him up far too frequently."
"Ian Happ was a one-man show on Saturday, extending his on-base streak to 24 games with a homer before tripling and coming around to score an insurance run on a sac fly."
"Merrill Kelly, who is in the first year of a two-year, $40 million deal he signed in the offseason, has allowed 15 earned runs on 21 hits and 12 walks through just 14.2 innings."
"Like Boyd, Kelly's got a strong whiff rate and an awful barrel rate, which has contributed to his struggles this season."
The Cubs have won 10 straight games at Wrigley and seek a third consecutive sweep against the Diamondbacks. Matthew Boyd, despite a strong strikeout rate, struggled recently, allowing five runs in four innings. The Cubs' offense, led by Ian Happ, needs to support Boyd. Merrill Kelly, pitching for the Diamondbacks, has had a poor start to the season, allowing 15 earned runs in 14.2 innings. Both pitchers have high whiff rates but are struggling with barrel rates.
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