Cubs @ Brewers: Richard vs. Lohse (Game 104 Thread)
CHC (56-47): LHP Clayton Richard (1-0, 5.40)
MIL (44-61): RHP Kyle Lohse (5-12, 6.25)
First pitch: 1:10pmCT
Fowler# cf Schwarber* c Coghlan* lf Rizzo* 1b Bryant 3b Soler rf Castro ss Richard* p Russell 2b | Segura ss Lucroy c Braun rf Lind* 1b Davis lf Herrera 2b Peterson* cf Perez 3b Lohse p |
Richard last started on July 20 (5.2 IP, 3 ER) and had a no-decision in Cinci. He’s only pitching because Haren can’t go. In his seven career starts against Milwaukee, the former Pirate is 2-3 with a 5.97 ERA. What’s left of the Brewers is 12-44 (.273) against him. Lucroy is 4-7 with a HR. Richard will be on a short leash.
Lohse lost in SF (6.2 IP, 4 ER) his last time out. He’s been consistently bad all season, with an ERA over 5.79 for each month. He’s only pitching because Fiers is gone. The Cubs are 43-138 (.312) against him. Rizzo is 11-24 (.458) with 2 HR.
Teagarden was DFA'd to make room for Richard. Montero starts his rehab with the Smokies today. Maddon said yesterday Schwarber will stay with the team once he comes back. The DFA’d Baxter cleared waivers and is in Iowa. The Cubs, who must think it’s 2009, are looking into acquiring Chase Utley (.179/.257/.275 in 65 games). LaStella and/or Baez would seem to be better options.
The Cubs are back to 9 over .500, their high-water mark for the season, which they last hit on June 24. They are on pace for 88 wins, which would be a 15-game improvement over 2014.
Go Cubs!
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