Game Preview: Cubs(18-22) @ Phillies(24-14)
Theriot, 2B | #Victorino, CF |
Castro, SS | Polanco, 3B |
Lee, 1B | *Utley, 2B |
Ramirez, 3B | *Howard, 1B |
Byrd, CF | Werth, RF |
Soriano, LF | #Rollins, SS |
Baker, RF | *Ibanez, LF |
Soto, C | Ruiz, C |
*Gorzelanny, P | *Moyer, P |
Jeff Baker gets an odd start in right field against the lefty Jamie Moyer. No word yet if Xavier Nady is injured or Lou just wanted to get Baker a start, albeit it with the current 5 outfielders already fighting for at-bats, worrying about Jeff Baker getting his hacks would be the least of my worries. For what it's worth, which is absolutely nothing, Baker is 2/7 against Moyer including 1/3 with a double last year.
Jeff Stevens has been called up and will take the bullpen spot of Esmailin Caridad who is back to the disabled list with a right elbow strain. Sean Marshall will get the bulk of the 8th-inning set-up duty until Lou and Larry change their mind again. Marshall's new job probably won't start until tomorrow though as Marshall has pitched three days in a row.
The Phillies are tops in the league in runs scored and tops in the league in OPS against lefties at .846. Good luck to you, Sloth (hat tip to Jacos for the find).
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