Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Pirates (6:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Jake Arrieta goes for the Cubs on Friday the 13th. It would be more ominous if the Cubs weren’t 22 games under .500.

Game Info

Chicago Cubs (62-84) at Pittsburgh Pirates (85-61), 6:05 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

Jake Arrieta (3-4, 5.49 ERA, 4.65 FIP (combined))

versus

Charlie Morton (7-4, 3.44 ERA, 3.66 FIP)

Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup

1. Jose Tabata, LF

2. Neil Walker, 2B

3. Andrew McCutchen, CF

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Pedro Alvarez, 3B

6. Russell Martin, C

7. Garrett Jones, RF

8. Clint Barmes, SS

9. Charlie Morton, 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. Jake Arrieta, P