Spoiler Alert: the Cubs are merely spoilers at this point.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (60-82) at Cincinnati Reds (82-62), 6:10 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 lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Travis Wood (8-11, 3.17 ERA, 3.96 FIP)
versus
Bronson Arroyo (13-10, 3.62 ERA, 3.93 FIP)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Shin-Soo Choo, CF
2. Brandon Phillips, 2B/.313 OBP
3. Joey Votto, 1B
4. Jay Bruce, RF
5. Todd Frazier, 3B
6. Ryan Ludwick, LF
7. Zack Cozart, SS
8. Ryan Hanigan, C
9. Bronson Arroyo, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Starlin Castro, SS
2. Luis Valbuena, 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Dioner Navarro, C
5. Nate Schierholtz, RF
6. Ryan Sweeney, CF
7. Brian Bogusevic, LF
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Travis Wood, P