The Cubs are rocking a four-game winning streak, which is of relative value, depending on whom you ask. Justin Germano has been scuffling of late, but I have a feeling like he’ll feast against bad lineups. He certainly faces a young, ineffective lineup tonight, so we’ll see.
Speaking of ineffective lineups, the Cubs’ features a robust six lefties … all batting together in two clumps of three. Shrug. I’m not actually complaining, because I understand the desire to leave guys in their usual spots, but it’s a little silly. Bryan LaHair and Adrian Cardenas get starts tonight.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (55-86) at Houston Astros (44-97), 7:05 CT on WCIU.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Justin Germano (2-6, 6.95 ERA, 4.05 FIP)
versus
Jordan Lyles (3-11, 5.55 ERA, 4.92 FIP)
Houston Astros Lineup
1. Jimmy Paredes, 2B
2. Fernando Martinez, RF
3. Brett Wallace, 1B
4. Justin Maxwell, CF
5. Jason Castro, C
6. Matt Dominguez, 3B
7. J.D. Martinez, LF
8. Tyler Greene, SS
9. Jordan Lyles, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Luis Valbuena, 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Steve Clevenger, C
7. Bryan LaHair, RF
8. Adrian Cardenas, 2B
9. Justin Germano, P