Cubs @ Reds: Buchanan vs Smith (Game 160)
Cubs 7, Reds 3
W: Buchanan (1-0); L: Smith (3-3)PREVIEW
CHC (101-57): RHP Jake Buchanan (0-0, 9.00)
CIN (66-91): RHP Josh Smith (3-2, 4.77)
First pitch: 6:10pmCST
Buchanan had a 4.34 ERA in his 22 starts (24 games) for Iowa this season. He pitched one inning for the Cubs on September 5 against the Brewers and gave up a solo HR* to Braun. Tyler Holt, the only Red to face him, is 1-1.
This is Smith’s second start of the season, both against the Cubs. At Wrigley a couple weeks ago, he gave up 1 ER in three innings. The Cubs are 10-43 (.233) against him. Montero is 2-4, Russell is 1-3 with a HR.
Lester versus Aldeman tomorrow at 3:10pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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