The David DeJesus trade certainly cast this series, starting with tonight’s game, in a different light.
It also cast the lineup – which is missing Anthony Rizzo due to an illness – in a very different light. It’s … rough.
Game Info
Washington Nationals (60-63) at Chicago Cubs (53-70), 7:05 CT on CSN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
The Game Thread lives here. You should participate in the madness. And, of course, for those who aren’t into message board-style game threads, please feel free to use the comments on this post for your in-game commentary/outbursts.
The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Jordan Zimmermann (14-6, 3.02 ERA, 3.39 FIP)
versus
Jeff Samardzija (6-11, 4.29 ERA, 3.60 FIP)
Washington Nationals Lineup
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
3. Bryce Harper, LF
4. Jayson Werth, RF
5. Adam LaRoche, 1B
6. Ian Desmond, SS
7. Wilson Ramos, C
8. Anthony Rendon, 2B
9. Jordan Zimmermann, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Junior Lake, CF
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Dioner Navarro, C
4. Nate Schierholtz, RF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Donnie Murphy, 3B
7. Darnell McDonald, LF
8. Cody Ransom, 1B
9. Jeff Samardzija, P