NEWSLETTER
It’s the Cardinals, and it’s a national broadcast. No, times aren’t bright for the big league Cubs team, and yesterday’s loss was excruciating. But it’s the Cardinals, and it’s a national broadcast. Get up.
… assuming the rain doesn’t cause any problems.
Travis Wood and Shelby Miller have been two of the better pitchers in the NL this year, so it’s a great matchup on paper.
UPDATE: The game is officially under a delay, and it’s a wet mess. I’ll update you when there’s word on a start time.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (28-39) at St. Louis Cardinals (44-25), 6:05 CT on WCIU, ESPN.
Tickets
And if you’re looking for Cubs tickets for this or another series, that link’ll help you out. Cubs.com also has tickets, naturally.
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 (5-5, 2.65 ERA, 3.59 FIP)
versus
Shelby Miller (7-4, 2.21 ERA, 2.52 FIP)
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
1. Matt Carpenter, 2B
2. Carlos Beltran, RF
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Allen Craig, 1B
5. Yadier Molina, C
6. David Freese, 3B
7. Jon Jay, CF
8. Pete Kozma, SS
9. Shelby Miller, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Luis Valbuena, 3B
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Nate Schierholtz, RF
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
6. Ryan Sweeney, CF
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Travis Wood, P
