The Cubs took down the mighty Reds once already this series, which is about the total I would have expected for all four games. They’ve got three chances to go for the split (and then some).
Justin Germano will look to continue his streak of five-ish innings of decent pitching, and, hey, Josh Vitters gets a start against a righty.
Game Info
Cincinnati Reds (66-46) at Chicago Cubs (44-66), 1:20pm CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Homer Bailey (9-7, 3.98 ERA, 2.63 K/BB)
versus
Justin Germano (1-1, 3.38 ERA, 3.50 K/BB)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Zack Cosart, SS
2. Drew Stubbs, CF
3. Brandon Phillips, 2B
4. Ryan Ludwick, LF
5. Xavier Paul, RF
6. Todd Frazier, 1B
7. Wilson Valdez, 3B
8. Devin Mesoraco, C
9. Homer Bailey, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, RF
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Josh Vitters, 3B
7. Brett Jackson, CF
8. Welington Castillo, C
9. Justin Germano, P