The Cubs simply are not interested in winning this week.
I kid, but it sure has seemed that way. Chris Rusin will do his part tonight to change that.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (63-88) v. Milwaukee Brewers (67-83), 7:10 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.
Apologies for the lack of a Series Preview on this one. Just didn’t have time with the family move.
Starting Pitchers
Chris Rusin (2-4, 2.85 ERA, 4.27 FIP)
versus
Tyler Thornburg (2-1, 2.18 ERA, 3.40 FIP)
Milwaukee Brewers Lineup
1. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Jean Segura, SS
3. Jonathan Lucroy, C
4. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
5. Carlos Gomez, CF
6. Khris Davis, LF
7. Sean Halton, 1B
8. Scooter Gennett, 2B
9. Tyler Thornburg, 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. Chris Rusin, P