Cubs' Kyle Hendricks, returing to form, faces Orioles

Feeling more comfortable four starts after a lengthy injury absence, Kyle Hendricks will try to build on a near historic performance for the Chicago Cubs.

Standing in the way will be the surging Baltimore Orioles.

The veteran right-hander will attempt to pitch the Cubs to a fourth straight victory when the Orioles visit on Friday in the opener of a three-game series. Baltimore has won six of its past seven.

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