The Cubs will try to take this series from the Pirates with a changed – albeit not fundamentally – roster. The Pirates have had some changes, too.
Game Info
Pittsburgh Pirates (59-44) at Chicago Cubs (43-59), 1:20pm CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Jeff Karstens (3-2, 3.88 ERA, 3.12 FIP)
versus
Travis Wood (04-6, 4.98 ERA, 5.81 FIP)
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
1. Starling Marte, LF
2. Josh Harrison, 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Gaby Sanchez, 1B
5. Travis Snider, RF
6. Michael McKenry, C
7. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
8. Clint Barmes, SS
9. Jeff Karstens, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Bryan LaHair, RF
6. Jeff Baker, 2B
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Luis Valbuena, 3B
9. Travis Wood, P