The Ryno Series is on the line today, with Jake Arrieta looking for a complete, solid start today.
Ryan Sweeney – just activated – is inserted right back into the lineup, in center field in place of Junior Lake. One-time thing? Regular change? I do expect to see Sweeney regularly, but I also expect to see Lake getting starts against more than just lefties.
Game Info
Philadelphia Phillies (62-74) at Chicago Cubs (57-78), 1:20 CT on WGN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Kyle Kendrick (10-11, 4.40 ERA, 3.97 FIP)
versus
Jake Arrieta (2-3, 5.91 ERA, 4.65 FIP (combined))
Philadelphia Phillies Lineup
1. Roger Bernadina, CF
2. Jimmy Rollins, SS
3. Chase Utley, 2B
4. Darin Ruf, RF
5. Cody Asche, 3B
6. Kevin Frandsen, 1B
7. Pete Orr, LF
8. Erik Kratz, C
9. Kyle Kendrick, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Starlin Castro, SS
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Nate Schierholtz, RF
5. Ryan Sweeney, CF
6. Donnie Murphy, 3B
7. Brian Bogusevic, LF
8. Welington Castillo, C
9. Jake Arrieta, P