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Martinez posted a quality start his last time out, but yet again, the Cardinals couldn’t turn it into a win. Seven times this season, Martinez has taken a no-decision or a loss despite making a quality start.
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In his first start of the second half, Arrieta held the O's to two runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings. He did give up a homer, No. 15 of the season, one shy of his total served up last year. The righty is 1-1 in two starts vs. the Cards in 2017.
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Wainwright continues to be the benefactor of generous run support, but he's also pitching better as of late. Since allowing 20 runs over 10 1/3 innings, Wainwright has posted a 3.52 ERA over five games.
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Lester held the Braves to one run on three hits over seven innings in his last start. He's 0-1 with a 3.78 ERA in three outings vs. St. Louis this year, posting a quality start in one of those games. He is 3-3 with a 3.73 ERA in 11 home starts.
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Wacha twirled his first career complete game - and shutout - his last time out while throwing a career-high 119 pitches. Since posting an 8.17 ERA in a six-start stretch, Wacha is 4-0 with a 1.01 ERA over his last four outings.
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This will be Quintana's firs Wrigley Field start with the Cubs. In his debut against the Orioles, he struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings. He is 0-1 in two career starts at Wrigley. He last pitched there on July 12, 2015.
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Leake is 1-6 with a 5.04 ERA in his past 10 starts after posting a 1.91 ERA through his first nine. He’s acknowledged that he’s not pitching at full strength due to overall body weakness, which could explain the run of shorter starts.
