The Cubs and Brewers resume their battle for the bottom of the NL Central – the Cubs hold the distinction by 2.5 games, at present.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (63-86) v. Milwaukee Brewers (65-83), 7:10 CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Apologies for the lack of a Series Preview on this one. Just didn’t have time with the family move.
Starting Pitchers
Edwin Jackson (8-15, 4.76 ERA, 3.62 FIP)
versus
Wily Peralta (9-15, 4.49 ERA, 4.27 FIP)
Milwaukee Brewers Lineup
1. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Jean Segura, SS
3. Jonathan Lucroy, 1B
4. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
5. Carlos Gomez, CF
6. Scooter Gennett, 2B
7. Caleb Gindl, LF
8. Martin Maldonado, C
9. Wily Peralta, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Starlin Castro, SS
2. Luis Valbuena, 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Nate Schierholtz, RF
5. Ryan Sweeney, CF
6. Junior Lake, LF
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Edwin Jackson, P