NEWSLETTER
After yesterday’s loss, the Cubs cannot leave Milwaukee not in the basement of the NL Central. Jeff Samardzija is still going to try and win anyway.
He’s working on a rough stretch of starts, and I’d imagine he’d like to finish the year strong for a variety of reasons.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (63-87) v. Milwaukee Brewers (66-83), 7:10 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.
Apologies for the lack of a Series Preview on this one. Just didn’t have time with the family move.
Starting Pitchers
Jeff Samardzija (8-12, 4.44 ERA, 3.80 FIP)
versus
Marco Estrada (6-4, 4.29 ERA, 4.18 FIP)
Milwaukee Brewers Lineup
1. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Jean Segura, SS
3. Jonathan Lucroy, C
4. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
5. Carlos Gomez, CF
6. Scooter Gennett, 2B
7. Caleb Gindl, LF
8. Sean Halton, 1B
9. Marco Estrada, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Starlin Castro, SS
2. Junior Lake, LF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Nate Schierholtz, RF
5. Ryan Sweeney, CF
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Donnie Murphy, 3B
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Jeff Samardzija, P
