Josh Vitters gets his first start tonight, and Brett Jackson slides into the leadoff spot against a lefty at beautiful Petco Park.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (43-63) at San Diego Padres (46-64), 9:05pm CT on CSN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Travis Wood (4-7, 4.90 ERA, 1.82 K/BB)
versus
Eric Stults (1-2, 3.19 ERA, 1.33 K/BB)
San Diego Padres Lineup
1. Chris Denorfia, RF
2. Logan Forsythe, 2B
3. Chase Headley, 3B
4. Carlos Quentin, LF
5. Yonder Alonso, 1B
6. Cameron Maybin, CF
7. Everth Cabrera, SS
8. Eddy Rodriguez, C
9. Eric Stults, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Brett Jackson, CF
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Josh Vitters(!), 3B
8. Joe Mather, RF
9. Travis Wood, P