Chris Rusin, like Justin Germano before him, has his sights set on a rotation job in 2013, and wants to solidify his spot *in the competition* this month. Even a light’s out September, though, won’t guarantee anything. This is like the audition for the audition.
Darwin Barney’s 13-game hitting streak has him up in the two-hole.
Game Info
Cincinnati Reds (89-59) at Chicago Cubs (58-90), 7:05 CT on CSN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Mike Leake (8-9, 4.69 ERA, 4.40 FIP)
versus
Chris Rusin (1-2, 5.06 ERA, 5.35 FIP)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Brandon Phillips, 2B
2. Drew Stubbs, CF
3. Joey Votto, 1B
4. Ryan Ludwick, LF
5. Jay Bruce, RF
6. Scott Rolen, 3B
7. Dioner Navarro, C
8. Wilson Valdez, SS
9. Mike Leake, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, RF
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. Brett Jackson, CF
9. Chris Rusin, P