I got to a computer just in time to post the Hisanori Takahashi trade news, and give you an almost-pre-gamin’ – the Cubs and Astros just got underway, so we’ll call it a current-gamin’.
Travis Wood looks to continue his ridiculous season and the Cubs will try to damage Bud Norris’s trade value.
Game Info
Houston Astros (28-47) at Chicago Cubs (30-42), 3:05 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
Bud Norris (5-7, 3.64 ERA, 3.54 FIP)
versus
Travis Wood (5-6, 2.74 ERA, 3.46 FIP)
Houston Astros Lineup
1. Brandon Barnes, CF
2. Jose Altuve, 2B
3. Chris Carter, 1B
4. JD Martinez, LF
5. Carlos Corporan, C
6. Justin Maxwell, RF
7. Matt Dominguez, 3B
8. Ronny Cedeno, SS
9. Bud Norris, 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