Today’s finale in Chicago between the Cubs and Reds is going to be broadcast for free on YouTube. It won’t be on Marquee or anywhere else, so either download the app on your Smart TV or watch it on your phone/computer. It’s the way of the world.
Adrian Sampson is back on the mound this afternoon, following a solid outing against the Cardinals, in which he allowed just 2 earned runs over 5.0 IP. It was a nice bounce back for Sampson, who struggled against the Brewers and Cardinals in the two starts before that (combined): 6.2 IP, 13H, 6ER, 1BB, 2Ks.
Luis Cessa, 30, is starting for the Reds today, making his fourth start in a row after previously pitching out of the bullpen for most of the season. His overall season numbers aren’t great, and neither are his peripherals, but he does have a 2.50 ERA over his last 18.0 IP.
Game Info
Cincinnati Reds (54-80) at Chicago Cubs (57-79) – Thursday, September 8 at 6:40 CT on YouTube (free to watch), 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Reds: Luis Cessa, RHP
Cubs: Adrian Sampson, RHP
Chicago Cubs (Lineup Discussion):
- Zach McKinstry, 2B
- Seiya Suzuki, RF
- Franmil Reyes, DH
- Ian Happ, LF
- Nico Hoerner, SS
- P.J. Higgins, C
- Alfonso Rivas, 1B
- Nelson Velázquez, CF
- David Bote, 3B
Cincinnati Reds:
- TJ Friedl, CF
- Jonathan India, 2B
- Kyle Farmer, 3B
- Jake Fraley, LF
- Spencer Steer, 1B
- Aristides Aquino, RF
- Nick Senzel, DH
- Jose Barrero, SS
- Austin Romine, C