The Cubs look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead tonight on the back of Scott Feldman, who could really, really, really use a good start. This is your chance, Scott. Terrible lineup in a very pitchable park. Just throw strikes.
Anthony Rizzo doesn’t get the day off, even against a lefty, which is surprising to me. It seems like he could use a night to rest and collect his thoughts, but, hey, the coaches know him better than we do. Maybe he’s a “play through it” kind of guy.
(And 1.5 hours and counting left to join the BN Fantasy contest … )
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (7-14) at Miami Marlins (5-17), 6:10 CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview for this series lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Scott Feldman (0-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 K/BB)
versus
Wade LeBlanc (0-3, 6.27 ERA, 2.00 K/BB)
Miami Marlins Lineup
1. Juan Pierre, LF
2. Placido Polanco, 3B
3. Giancarlo Stanton, RF
4. Joe Mahoney, 1B
5. Donovan Solano, 2B
6. Rob Brantly, C
7. Chris Coghlan, CF
8. Chris Valaika, SS
9. Wade LeBlanc, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Dave Sappelt, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Welington Castillo, C
6. Scott Hairston, RF
7. Cody Ransom, 3B
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Scott Feldman, P