The Cubs have dropped two in a row now, and will look to turn things around in this series against the Reds.
Jeff Samardzija goes for the Cubs, and he’s mostly bounced back from that ugly June 1 outing against the Brewers. In the three games since then, Samardzija is posting a 2.84/2.30/2.43 ERA/FIP/xFIP slash line. I remain deeply suspicious about that start in Milwaukee.
Game Info
Cincinnati Reds (37-37) at Chicago Cubs (31-42), 7:05 CT on WCIU.
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Alfredo Simon (3.05 ERA, 4.44 FIP, 4.09 xFIP; 2.50 K/BB)
versus
Jeff Samardzija (2.60 ERA, 2.89 FIP, 3.19 xFIP; 3.10 K/BB)
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
1. Billy Hamilton, CF
2. Todd Frazier, 3B
3. Joey Votto, 1B
4. Devin Mesoraco, C
5. Jay Bruce, RF
6. Ryan Ludwick, LF
7. Skip Schumaker, 2B
8. Zack Cosart, SS
9. Alfredo Simon, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Chris Coghlan, LF
2. Justin Ruggiano, CF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Starlin Castro, SS
5. Luis Valbuena, 3B
6. Welington Castillo, C
7. Ryan Sweeney, RF
8. Darwin Barney, 2B
9. Jeff Samardzija, P