NEWSLETTER
The stakes for the Pirates are clear tonight: another series loss to the Cubs, a mere .500 record, and a season in the toilet (as far as the playoffs are concerned).
Game Info
Pittsburgh Pirates (73-72) at Chicago Cubs (58-88), 7:05 CT on CSN.
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
Kevin Correia (10-9, 4.29 ERA, 4.61 FIP)
versus
Travis Wood (6-11, 4.23 ERA, 4.98 FIP)
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
1. Starling Marte, LF
2. Jose Tabata, RF
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Gaby Sanchez, 1B
5. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
6. Michael McKenry, C
7. Â Clint Barmes, SS
8. Brock Holt, 2B
9. Kevin Correia, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, RF
2. Luis Valbuena, 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Brett Jackson, CF
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Travis Wood, P
