With apologies to Travis Wood, Coors Field, the reverse standings race, and any other angle you could have in this game … it’s Javier Baez Day.
The Cubs’ second baseman bats second, sandwiched between Arismendy Alcantara, Anthony Rizzo, and Starlin Castro. Swoon.
Stay tuned for a Live Stream to celebrate today’s party at 6:30pm CT. We’ll get in the mood for tonight’s big game, so stop back here for the show.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (44-62) at Colorado Rockies (44-63), 7:40 CT on CSN+
Game Thread and Series Preview
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Starting Pitchers
Travis Wood (5.10 ERA, 4.21 FIP, 4.44 xFIP; 1.96 K/BB)
versus
Brett Anderson (3.12 ERA, 3.09 FIP, 3.67 xFIP; 2.08 K/BB)
Colorado Rockies Lineup
1. Charlie Blackmon, LF
2. Josh Rutledge, SS
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Drew Stubbs, CF
6. Wilin Rosario, C
7. Brandon Barnes, RF
8. D.J. LeMahieu, 2B
9. Brett Anderson, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Arismendy Alcantara, CF
2. JAVIER BAEZ, 2B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Starlin Castro, SS
5. Justin Ruggiano, RF
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Welington Castillo, C
8. Junior Lake, LF
9. Travis Wood, P