Another sweep on tap? Sounds good to me.
Jake Arrieta will look to go a little deeper than usual today, as the Cubs’ bullpen could really, really use a light day. Henderson Alvarez goes for the Marlins, who will try to salvage a game today at Wrigley Field.
Game Info
Miami Marlins (32-30) at Chicago Cubs (25-34), 1:20 CT on CSN.
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Starting Pitchers
Henderson Alvarez (2.62 ERA, 3.29 FIP, 3.59 xFIP; 2.81 K/BB)
versus
Jake Arrieta (3.00 ERA, 2.94 FIP, 3.52 xFIP; 2.15 K/BB)
Miami Marlins Lineup
1. Christian Yelich, LF
2. Ed Lucas, 2B
3. Giancarlo Stanton, RF
4. Casey McGehee, 3B
5. Garrett Jones, 1B
6. Marcell Ozuna, CF
7. J.T. Realmuto, C
8. Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
9. Henderson Alvarez, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Emilio Bonifacio, 2B
2. Junior Lake, CF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Starlin Castro, SS
5. Luis Valbuena, 3B
6. Nate Schierhotlz, RF
7. Chris Coghlan, LF
8. John Baker, C
9. Jake Arrieta, P