So, this is fairly exciting. A baseball game being played on Trade Deadline Day, at the Trade Deadline.
It’s also Jake Arrieta Day, which is fun on its own. Obviously, you are on the highest possible #HugWatch alert.
You’ll forgive me if, for now, I head back to the rumor mill.
Game Info
Colorado Rockies (44-63) at Chicago Cubs (44-62), 1:20 CT on CSN
Game Thread and Series Preview
Game threads now live here in the comments – and with Disqus, they should be even more enjoyable.
The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Pedro Hernandez (debut)
versus
Jake Arrieta (2.18 ERA, 2.10 FIP, 2.76 xFIP; 3.81 K/BB)
Colorado Rockies Lineup
1. Charlie Blackmon, CF
2. Corey Dickerson, LF
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Carlos Gonzalez, RF
6. Wilin Rosario, C
7. Josh Rutledge, SS
8. D.J. LeMahieu, 2B
9. Pedro Hernandez, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Arismendy Alcantara, 2B
2. Chris Coghlan, LF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Starlin Castro, SS
5. Justin Ruggiano, RF
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Junior Lake, CF
9. Jake Arrieta, P