Just like that, the Cubs go from being down in the dumps to going for a sweep.
Kyle Hendricks will try to follow-up on Jake Arrieta’s nearly-historic performance last night, and continue his own fantastic big league debut.
Anthony Rizzo returns to the lineup, though Arismendy Alcantara does not.
The Reds lineup … is unrecognizable. Anything can happen in one game, though, I suppose.
Game Info
Cincinnati Reds (71-81) at Chicago Cubs (67-84), 7:05 CT on WGN
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Starting Pitchers
Daniel Corcino (5.19 ERA, 5.55 FIP, 4.42 xFIP; 3.50 K/BB)
versus
Kyle Hendricks (2.38 ERA, 3.30 FIP, 3.95 xFIP; 2.79 K/BB)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Kristopher Negron, SS
2. Ramon Santiago, 3B
3. Yorman Rodriguez, CF
4. Ryan Ludwick, LF
5. Donald Lutz, RF
6. Jack Hannahan, 1B
7. Jake Elmore, 2B
8. Tucker Barnhart, C
9. Daniel Corcino, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Chris Coghlan, LF
2. Javier Baez, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Jorge Soler, RF
5. Luis Valbuena, 3B
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Chris Valaika, 2B
8. Ryan Kalish, CF
9. Kyle Hendricks, P