It’s four games in three days in St. Louis, starting tonight behind Kyle Hendricks. His first not-so-good start in a long time came last time out against the Orioles, but that lasted just two innings due to rain. It’s possible it could have wound up a fine start.
For what it’s worth, since the last time these two teams squared off (in July, a game started by Kyle Hendricks, incidentally), the Cardinals are 16-13 and the Cubs are 17-14.
Your bummer for the night is that Anthony Rizzo (back) is still on the shelf.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (59-74) at St. Louis Cardinals (71-61), 7:15 CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Kyle Hendricks (1.78 ERA, 3.45 FIP, 3.81 xFIP; 2.82 K/BB)
versus
Shelby Miller (4.26 ERA, 4.79 FIP, 4.71 xFIP; 1.48 K/BB)
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
1. Matt Carpenter, 3B
2. Kolten Wong, 2B
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Matt Adams, 1B
5. Jhonny Peralta, SS
6. Yadier Molina, C
7. Oscar Taveras, RF
8. Jon Jay, CF
9. Shelby Miller, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Chris Coghlan, LF
2. Javier Baez, 2B
3. Starlin Castro, SS
4. Luis Valbuena, 3B
5. Jorge Soler, RF
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Arismendy Alcantara, CF
8. Chris Valaika, 1B
9. Kyle Hendricks, P