Well, it’s going to be hard to top the last two nights, but a series sweep – however it happens – might just do it. I’ll be at today’s game again in the right field bleachers (lower right corner), so I hope it’s another great one.
Chris Volstad is still looking for his first very good start. After two solid performances by Matt Garza and Jeff Samardzija this week, perhaps Volstad will be inspired.
Game Info
St. Louis Cardinals (11-7) at Chicago Cubs (6-12), 1:20pm 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
Lance Lynn (3-0, 1.42 ERA, 0.737 WHIP)
versus
Chris Volstad (0-2, 6.19 ERA, 1.375 WHIP)
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
1. Rafael Furcal, SS
2. Matt Carpenter, 1B
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Carlos Beltran, RF
5. David Freese, 3B
6. Yadier Molina, C
7. Daniel Descalso, 2B
8. Shane Robinson, CF
9. Lance Lynn, 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. Steve Clevenger, C
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Chris Volstad, P