Hendricks (15-7) allowed just one run on one hit and two walks with seven strikeouts over eight innings in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has allowed two runs or fewer in nine straight outings and one run or fewer in each of his past four as he continues to make a shockingly strong case for the Cy Young award. His only weakness compared to other contenders is a relatively low 7.9 K/9, but he has mitigated his lack of strikeouts with loads of grounders (1.7 GB/FB). His 3.38 FIP is practically identical to last year's 3.36 mark, but Hendricks has saved his best for moments with runners on base this year, which has made all the difference.