The final series has arrived, and it brings with it the worst team in baseball. The Astros, I mean.
The Cubs are hoping that they roll out the don’t-lose-100 red carpet.
(While simultaneously hoping that the Rockies win just one more game.)
Game Info
Houston Astros (53-106) at Chicago Cubs (60-99), 7:10 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
Lucas Harrell (10-11, 3.88 ERA, 3.84 FIP)
versus
Jason Berken (0-2, 6.00 ERA, 6.77 FIP)
Houston Astros Lineup
1. Jose Altuve, 2B
2. Scott Moore, RF
3. Jed Lowrie, SS
4. Fernando Martinez, LF
5. Brett Wallace, 1B
6. Matt Dominguez, 3B
7. Jason Castro, C
8. Brandon Barnes, CF
9. Lucas Harrell, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. David Sappelt, RF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Jason Berken, P