Apologies for the late Gamin’ today, folks. Cubs, Braves. Underway. Go, baseball.
Game Info
Atlanta Braves (90-62) v. Chicago Cubs (64-89), 1:20 CT on CSN.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Scott Baker (0-0, 0.82 ERA, 3.59 FIP)
versus
Paul Maholm (10-10, 4.35 ERA, 4.17 FIP)
Atlanta Braves Lineup
1. Jason Heyward, CF
2. Justin Upton, RF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Evan Gattis, LF
5. Brian McCann, C
6. Chris Johnson, 3B
7. Dan Uggla, 2B
8. Andrelton Simmons, SS
9. Paul Maholm, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Starlin Castro, SS
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Dioner Navarro, C
5. Donnie Murphy, 3B
6. Junior Lake, LF
7. Darnell McDonald, RF
8. Ryan Sweeney, CF
9. Scott Baker, P