It’s raining at Wrigley Field today, and the game isn’t expected to start on time. Might be a slight delay.
So, the Cubs are going to have to get swept in this series if they want to get back to their .333 pace.
Game Info
Houston Astros (32-44) at Chicago Cubs (26-49), 1:20pm CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Bud Norris (5-4, 4.81 ERA, 2.89 K/BB)
versus
Paul Maholm (4-6, 5.38 ERA, 1.96 K/BB)
Houston Astros Lineup
1. Brian Bixler, SS
2. Brian Bogusevic, RF
3. Carlos Lee, 1B
4. J.D. Martinez, LF
5. Chris Snyder, C
6. Chris Johnson, 3B
7. Matt Downs, 2B
8. Jordan Schafer, CF
9. Bud Norris, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Brian LaHair, RF
6. Steve Clevenger, C
7. Darwin Barney, 2B
8. Luis Valbuena, 3B
9. Paul Maholm, P