Cubs @ Astros: Lackey vs McHugh (Game 141)
Astros 2, Cubs 1
W: McHugh (10-10); L: Lackey (9-8); S: Giles (10)
PREVIEW
CHC (90-50): RHP John Lackey (9-7, 3.36)
HOU (74-67): RHP Collin McHugh (9-10, 4.96)
First pitch: 12:05pmCST
Lackey threw 76 pitches and lasted 5 innings for a no-decision against the Giants in his first game back from the DL on Sunday. He gave up 1 ER, struck out 4, and walked 1. The Astros are 10-41 (.244) against him. Castro is 3-7.
McHugh had a no-decision against Rangers his last time out, giving up 5 ER in 4.1 innings. He’s had a tough season, including going 2-3 with a 5.01 in August. The Cubs are 5-16 (.313) against him. Coghlan is 3-4.
Arrieta (16-6, 2.84) versus Fiers (10-6, 4.29) in the getaway day nightcap on ESPN tomorrow at 7:05pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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