NEWSLETTER
The Cubs will get a chance to win a third straight game, and another series, tonight when they face the Braves. Adrian Cardenas gets his first start at second base (though he’s buried in the 8-hole – let’s see that patience, eh, Adrian?).
Ryan Dempster goes for the Cubs, looking to maintain his league-best 0.95 ERA, and he faces one of those many, many vaunted young Braves pitchers. Randall Delgado is/was a big-time prospect, but he hasn’t been able to show it as a starter this year. He’s still just 22, though.
Tonight’s game is on WGN, so everyone (well, almost everyone) should be watching!
Game Info
Atlanta Braves (18-12) at Chicago Cubs (12-17), 7:05pm CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
The Game Thread lives here. You should participate in the madness. And, of course, for those who aren’t into message board-style game threads, please feel free to use the comments on this post for your in-game commentary/outbursts.
The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Randall Delgado (2-3, 5.14 ERA, 1.464 WHIP)
versus
Ryan Dempster (0-1, 0.95 ERA, 401 ERA+ (tee hee))
Atlanta Braves Lineup
1. Michael Bourn, CF
2. Martin Prado, LF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Brian McCann, C
5. Dan Uggla, 2B
6. Lawrence Jones, 3B
7. Jason Heyward, RF
8. Tyler Pastornicky, SS
9. Randall Delgado, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, RF
2. Tony Campana, CF
3. Starlin Castro, SS
4. Bryan LaHair, 1B
5. Alfonso Soriano, LF
6. Ian Stewart, 3B
7. Geovany Soto, C
8. Adrian Cardenas, 2B
9. Ryan Dempster, P
