Cory Abbott is starting for the Cubs tonight, in what will be the first big league start of his career. He did make six appearances with the Cubs earlier this season, almost all of which were for multiple innings, but this will be his first true start.
Abbott, 26, is likely going to be starting depth for the Cubs again next season, and I’d love if he’d finish the year on a high note.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (69-90) at St. Louis Cardinals (89-70) – Friday, October 1st at 7:15 CT on MARQ, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Cardinals: Dakota Hudson (R)
versus
Cubs: Cory Abbott (R)
Chicago Cubs (Lineup Discussion):
1. Rafael Ortega, CF
2. Frank Schwindel, 1B
3. Ian Happ, LF
4. Matt Duffy, 3B
5. Trayce Thompson, RF
6. Sergio Alcántara, SS
7. Trent Giambrone, 2B
8. Erick Castillo, C
9. Cory Abbott, P
St. Louis Cardinals:
1. Tommy Edman, 2B
2. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
3. Tyler O’Neill, LF
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Lars Nootbar, RF
6. Harrison Bader, CF
7. Paul DeJong, SS
8. Andrew Knizer, C
9. Dakota Hudson, P