Kyle Hendricks cruises through seven strong innings in Cubs' win on Friday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks cruised through 7 innings pitched on Friday, allowing 2 hits, 2 walks, and 1 run while striking out 7 in a 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.

What It Means:

Hendricks only mistake was to Gorkys Hernandez in the fourth inning which the Giants' outfielder blasted for a solo home run. The Cubs pitcher was efficient as well, needing only 88 pitches to make through 7 frames and earn his fourth win of the year.

Hendricks now sports a 3.16 ERA, 3.61 xFIP, and 7.3 strikeouts to nine innings rate through 62 2/3 innings pitched this season.