Although today’s Cubs/Pirates game is slated to start approximately now, it won’t actually get off until after the resumed game finishes.
Whenever it does start, Felix Doubront will take on Francisco Liriano.
UPDATE: The game is slated to start at 4:45pm CT now. There’s a little early-season reunion in the lineup, too, with Mike Olt and Junior Lake both drawing starts.
Game Info
Pittsburgh Pirates (72-68) at Chicago Cubs (64-77), 4:45 CT on CSN
Game Thread and Series Preview
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The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Francisco Liriano (3.91 ERA, 3.81 FIP, 3.41 xFIP; 2.22 K/BB)
versus
Felix Doubront (5.56 ERA, 4.98 FIP, 4.76 xFIP; 1.74 K/BB (Red Sox and Cubs))
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
1. Starling Marte, LF
2. Jordy Mercer, SS
3. Andrew McCutchen, CF
4. Neil Walker, 2B
5. Gaby Sanchez, 1B
6. Jose Tabata, RF
7. Brent Morel, 3B
8. Chris Stewart, C
9. Francisco Liriano, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Arismendy Alcantara, 2B
2. Javier Baez, SS
3. Jorge Soler, RF
4. Welington Castillo, C
5. Chris Valaika, 3B
6. Mike Olt, 1B
7. Junior Lake, LF
8. Matt Szczur, CF
9. Felix Doubront, P