The Cubs can leave Minnesota with a series win today. Jake Arrieta is coming off perhaps his worst start since 2013, and I feel pretty good about his chances at a rebound.
Today’s is Kyle Schwarber’s last game in the big leagues, for now. Hopefully he makes the most of it.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (36-30) at Minnesota Twins (37-31), 1:10 CT on ABC-7 (or your local affiliate), and MLB.tv.
Game Thread and Series Preview
Your game thread is down there in the comments, so have fun.
The Series Preview lives here.
Starting Pitchers
Jake Arrieta (3.40 ERA, 3.04 FIP, 2.79 xFIP; 4.24 K/BB)
versus
Kyle Gibson (3.33 ERA, 4.41 FIP, 4.14 xFIP; 1.96 K/BB)
Minnesota Twins Lineup
1. Brian Dozier, 2B
2. Eddie Rosario, LF
3. Joe Mauer, 1B
4. Trevor Plouffe, 3B
5. Torii Hunter, RF
6. Eduardo Nunez, DH
7. Chris Herrmann, C
8. Eduardo Escobar, SS
9. Byron Buxton, CF
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Dexter Fowler, CF
2. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
3. Kris Bryant, 3B
4. Miguel Montero, C
5. Starlin Castro, SS
6. Chris Coghlan, LF
7. Chris Denorfia, RF
8. Kyle Schwarber, DH
9. Addison Russell, 2B