The Cubs are still trying to win a game out West this year. Yup. That’s still a true sentence.
Darwin Barney gets a much deserved day off after last night’s bummer.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (59-98) at Arizona Diamondbacks (79-78), 7:10 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
Justin Germano (2-9, 5.65 ERA, 4.06 FIP)
versus
Trevor Cahill (12-12, 3.86 ERA, 3.88 FIP)
Arizona Diamondbacks Lineup
1. Adam Eaton, CF
2. Gerardo Parra, LF
3. Aaron Hill, 2B
4. Justin Upton, RF
5. Miguel Montero, C
6. Ryan Wheeler, 3B
7. Mike Jacobs, 1B
8. John McDonald, SS
9. Trevor Cahill, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, RF
2. Luis Valbuena, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Brett Jackson, CF
8. Josh Vitters, 3B
9. Justin Germano, P