It’s Chris versus Chris today, each with something to prove. The former that he’s healthy, the latter that he deserves a contract. I’m not sure how optimistic I am about either one of those things.
Game Info
St. Louis Cardinals (80-70) at Chicago Cubs (58-92), 1:20 CT on CSN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Chris Carpenter (Season debut)
versus
Chris Volstad (3-10, 6.26 ERA, 4.99 FIP)
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
1. Jon Jay, CF
2. Carlos Beltran, RF
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Allen Craig, 1B
5. Yadier Molina, C
6. Matt Carpenter, 3B
7. Pete Kozma, SS
8. Daniel Descalso, 2B
9. Chris Carpenter, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Dave Sappelt, RF
9. Chris Vostad, P