NEWSLETTER
The Cubs are still trying to win a game out West this year. Tonight’s matchup might be their best bet – not that Ian Kennedy stinks or anything, but Travis Wood has been awfully hot this month.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (59-97) at Colorado Rockies (78-78), 8:40 CT on CSN.
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 (6-12, 4.23 ERA, 4.73 FIP)
versus
Ian Kennedy (14-11, 4.14 ERA, 4.07 FIP)
Arizona Diamondbacks Lineup
1. Adam Eaton, CF
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Justin Upton, RF
4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
5. Cody Ransom, 3B
6. Wil Nieves, C
7. A.J. Pollock, LF
8. John McDonald, SS
9. Ian Kennedy, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Dave Sappelt, RF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Travis Wood, P
