Pirates @ Cubs: Liriano vs Hammel (Game 34)
The Cubs are looking to bounce back after losing their first back-to-back games.
PIT (18-15): LHP Francisco Liriano (3-1, 3.60)
CHC (25-8): RHP Jason Hammel (4-0, 1.85)
First pitch: 1:20pmCT
Hammel gave up 3 ER in 5 innings but took a no-decision against the Nationals on Saturday. He beat the Pirates (5 IP, 2 ER) earlier this month in Pittsburgh. They are 40-151 (265) against him. McCutchen is 10-33 with 3 HRs, Mercer is 6-19 with a HR, and Polanco is 4-13 with a HR.
Liriano beat the Cards (7 IP, 2 ER, 10 Ks, 2 BBs) his last time out. He was 8-3 with a 2.27 on the road last year, including a win at Wrigley (7.2 IP, 0 ER). The Cubs are 18-93 (.194) against him. Bryant is 3-6.
It sounds like Montero could be back any day now.
Locke (1-2, 4.69) vs Arrieta (6.0, 1.13) tomorrow at 1:20pmCST.
Go, Cubs!
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