It’s Javier Baez Round Two, and I’m not sure what he can do to top last night’s excitement short of rocking a handful of extra-base hits, and maybe taking a walk.
Not only is it Baez’s second game tonight, it’s also another edition of Jake Arrieta! The Cubs’ newfound ace will face the team he just pitched (well) against last week, which isn’t always an easy task. Doing it at Coors Field is even harder.
The Cubs are up one Kyuji Fujikawa and down one Nate Schierholtz for tonight’s game.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (48-63) at Colorado Rockies (44-68), 7:40 CT on CSN
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Jake Arrieta (2.11 ERA, 2.09 FIP, 2.82 xFIP; 3.79 K/BB)
versus
Jordan Lyles (3.52 ERA, 3.92 FIP, 3.78 xFIP; 1.88 K/BB)
Colorado Rockies Lineup
1. Charlie Blackmon, CF
2. Josh Rutledge, SS
3. Justin Morneau, 1B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Carlos Gonzalez, RF
6. Corey Dickerson, LF
7. Michael McKenry, C
8. D.J. LeMahieu, 2B
9. Jordan Lyles, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Chris Coghlan, LF
2. STILL JAVIER BAEZ, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Starlin Castro, SS
5. Luis Valbuena, 3B
6. Arismendy Alcantara, CF
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Ryan Sweeney, RF
9. Jake Arrieta, P