Cubs @ Pirates: Lackey versus Vogelsong (Game 157)
Cubs 6, Pirates 4
W: Lackey (11-8); L: Vogelsong (3-7); S: Pena (1)PREVIEW
CHC (100!-56): RHP John Lackey (10-8, 3.39)
PIT (77-79): RHP Ryan Vogelsong (3-6, 4.85)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Lackey gave up 2 ER in 7 innings to beat the Reds on Wednesday. In his other start against the Pirates this year, in Pittsburgh, he gave up 5 ER in 6 innings but came away with a no-decision in a game the Cubs went on to win 6-5. Overall, the Pirates are 49-160 (.306) against him. Joyce is 10-28 with 2 HR.
Vogelsong gave up 2 ER in 4 innings and lost in Milwaukee his last time out. He’s had a rough month: 0-2 with a 9.18. In his three starts against the Cubs this year, he’s 0-1 with a 6.48. For their careers, the Cubs are 36-122 (.295) against him. Rizzo is 4-11 with 3 HR.
Arrieta (18-7, 2.85) versus Taillon (4-4, 3.49) tomorrow at 6:05pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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