With the first two games in this four-game set in the bag, the Cubs now have two chances to win the series against the Braves. And you would totally take that.
Dan Haren will look to put in his first quality start with the Cubs – so far, he’s been consistently not terrible, but consistently not good. There’s some value in that as a fifth starter, but a six-inning, three-run outing would be nice.
The Braves’ starter, Williams Perez, hasn’t been terribly successful thus far in 2015. Hopefully that continues.
Game Info
Atlanta Braves (53-69) at Chicago Cubs (69-51), 3:05 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
Williams Perez (4.34 ERA, 4.91 FIP, 5.13 xFIP; 1.24 K/BB)
versus
Dan Haren (3.63 ERA, 4.88 FIP, 4.57 xFIP; 3.61 K/BB)
Atlanta Braves Lineup
1. Nick Markakis, RF
2. Cameron Maybin, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. A.J. Pierzynski, C
5. Adonis Garcia, 3B
6. Nick Swisher, LF
7. Jace Peterson, 2B
8. Andrelton Simmons, SS
9. Williams Perez, P
Chicago Cubs Lineup
1. Dexter Fowler, CF
2. Kyle Schwarber, LF
3. Chris Coghlan, 2B
4. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
5. Kris Bryant, 3B
6. Miguel Montero, C
7. Jorge Soler, RF
8. Dan Haren, P
9. Addison Russell, SS