Now, with that out of the way … If the Cubs win tonight, they’ll guarantee themselves at least a series split with the Phillies, which is always a good feeling heading into the fourth game of a long series against a good team. Even when you’re at home.
And with Aaron Nola coming up tomorrow afternoon (regardless of how slow his start has been), you can bet a win tonight will be crucial.
With that said it’ll be Cole Hamels on the mound for the Cubs tonight, against another Cole (Irvin) in Philadelphia. This is the first time Hamels will be facing the Phillies (his former team) in his career. The last time he pitched FOR them, he threw a no-hitter at Wrigley Field.
Cole Hamels will face the Phillies tonight for the first time in his career.
It only seems right to show his no-hitter for the Phillies… vs. the Cubs. (via @MLBStats) pic.twitter.com/q84mgXwFaj
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 22, 2019
Would be nice if he paid us back for that. Go Cubs.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (28-18) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (28-20) – Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:05 CT on NBCSC, MLBN, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Cole Irvin (R)
versus
Cubs: Cole Hamels (L)
Chicago Cubs:
- Kyle Schwarber, LF
- Kris Bryant, RF
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Javy Baez, SS
- Willson Contreras, C
- Albert Almora Jr., CF
- Addison Russell, 2B
- David Bote, 3B
- Cole Hamels, P
Philadelphia Phillies:
- Andrew McCutchen, LF
- Jean Segura, SS
- Bryce Harper, RF
- Rhys Hoskins, 1B
- J.T. Realmuto, C
- Cesar Hernandez, 2B
- Scott Kingery, CF
- Maikel Franco, 3B
- Cole Irvin, P