NEWSLETTER
It’s a hell of a pitching matchup today … assuming both guys are healthy. Matt Garza goes for the second time for the Cubs, and he’ll be permitted to throw a much more normal number of pitches, so long as he’s not struggling.
The Cubs are looking to avoid being swept for the second straight series.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (18-30) at Cincinnati Reds (31-18), 12:10 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
Matt Garza (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.67 K/BB)
versus
Johnny Cueto (2-0, 3.22 ERA, 2.60 K/BB)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Shin-Soo Choo, CF
2. Zack Cozart, SS
3. Joey Votto, 1B
4. Brandon Phillips, 2B
5. Jay Bruce, RF
6. Todd Frazier, 3B
7. Xavier Paul, LF
8. Ryan Hanigan, C
9. Johnny Cueto, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Nate Schierholtz, RF
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Luis Valbuena, 3B
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Matt Garza, P
