Colorado Rockies' Austin Gomber Faces Chicago Cubs in Upcoming Matchup

A Pitcher's Duel in the Making

The Colorado Rockies will face the Chicago Cubs on Friday, August 11th, in a highly anticipated pitching matchup between Austin Gomber and Kyle Hendricks.

Gomber has been one of the Rockies' most consistent pitchers this season, with a 3.60 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 18 starts.

Gomber's Success

Gomber's success is due in part to his ability to induce ground balls and limit walks.

He has a ground ball rate of 53.2%, which is 8th in the National League, and he has walked just 2.2 batters per nine innings.

Gomber will be facing a tough Cubs lineup that is led by Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Báez.

Hendricks vs. Gomber

Hendricks has also been impressive this season, with a 3.71 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 20 starts.

He is a master of control and has walked just 1.5 batters per nine innings.

Hendricks will be facing a Rockies lineup that is led by Charlie Blackmon, Trevor Story, and Nolan Arenado.

Key Matchup

The matchup between Gomber and Hendricks is a key one for both teams.

The Rockies are looking to stay in contention for a wild-card spot, while the Cubs are trying to catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. MT at Wrigley Field.

Additional Information

• Gomber is 4-1 with a 3.00 ERA in six career starts against the Cubs.
• Hendricks is 2-1 with a 3.55 ERA in five career starts against the Rockies.
• The Rockies are 5-5 against the Cubs this season.