It’s the start of a four-game, three-day series for the Cubs and Reds. Could be a lot of homers this weekend, especially tonight with a couple of homer-prone pitchers going.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (46-70) at Cincinnati Reds (71-47), 6:10pm 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
Travis Wood (4-8, 4.52 ERA, 5.34 FIP)
versus
Bronson Arroyo (8-7, 3.95 ERA, 4.17 FIP)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Zack Cosart, SS
2. Drew Stubbs, CF
3. Brandon Phillips, 2B
4. Ryan Ludwick, LF
5. Jay Bruce, RF
6. Todd Frazier, 1B
7. Scott Rolen, 3B
8. Ryan Hanigan, C
9. Bronson Arroyo, 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. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Brett Jackson, CF
8. Steve Clevenger, C
9. Travis Wood, P