The Cubs seem to be as hot as any team in baseball, and now get to beat up (theoretically) on a doormat. Jeff Samardzija takes the mound as the Cubs return to Wrigley.
Game Info
Milwaukee Brewers (43-61) at Chicago Cubs (48-55), 7:05 CT on CSN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Kyle Lohse (7-7, 3.37 ERA, 4.23 FIP)
versus
Jeff Samardzija (6-9, 3.94 ERA, 3.66 FIP)
Milwaukee Brewers Lineup
1. Rickie Weeks, 2B
2. Norichika Aoki, RF
3. Jean Segura, SS
4. Jonathan Lucroy, C
5. Carlos Gomez, CF
6. Caleb Gindl, LF
7. Juan Francisco, 1B
8. Jeff Bianchi, 3B
9. Kyle Lohse, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Junior Lake, LF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Nate Schierholtz, RF
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Darwin Barney, 2B
8. Welington Castillo, C
9. Jeff Samardzija, P