Let’s be reasonable adults: in the run-up to today’s game, the only thing that matters is whether Ryan Dempster actually starts today. As of this moment, he’s still scheduled to do so. And I can barely believe it.
We’ll see what happens.
Alfonso Soriano gets a day off (don’t get all excited, this was expected).
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (40-56) at Pittsburgh Pirates (54-42), 11:35am 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
Ryan Dempster (5-4, 2.11 ERA, 3.28 FIP)
versus
Kevin Correia (7-6, 4.31 ERA, 4.95 FIP)
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
1. Alex Presley, LF
2. Neil Walker, 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Garrett Jones, RF
5. Casey McGehee, 1B
6. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
7. Michael McKenry, C
8. Clint Barmes, SS
9. Kevin Correia, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Bryan LaHair, RF
5. Steve Clevenger, C
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Darwin Barney, 2B
8. Tony Campana, LF
9. Ryan Dempster, P