Something tells me Kevin Gregg won’t be getting a save opportunity today. That is a safe statement for a number of reasons.
Game Info
Atlanta Braves (91-62) v. Chicago Cubs (64-90), 3:05 CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Travis Wood (9-11, 3.05 ERA, 3.91 FIP)
versus
Kris Medlen (14-12, 3.32 ERA, 3.59 FIP)
Atlanta Braves Lineup
1. Andrelton Simmons, SS
2. Justin Upton, RF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Chris Johnson, 3B
5. Evan Gattis, LF
6. Gerald Laird, C
7. Dan Uggla, 2B
8. B.J. Upton, CF
9. Kris Medlen, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Starlin Castro, SS
2. Luis Valbuena, 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Dioner Navarro, C
5. Nate Schierholtz, RF
6. Ryan Sweeney, CF
7. Brian Bogusevic, LF
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Travis Wood, P