Cubs @ Reds: Montgomery vs Feldman (Game 80)
CHC (40-39): LHP Mike Montgomery (1-4, 2.50)
CIN (33-45): RHP Scott Feldman (6-5, 4.07)
First pitch: 6:10pmCST
Just when you’re ready to give up on the season and see what you have queued up in Netflix, the Cubs give a glimpse of what they’re capable of. If splitting the series in Washington was an acceptable outcome--given the pitching matchups, it might have even been the best case scenario--leaving on a high note (despite Montero’s mouth and Bryant’s ankle) is more than acceptable—maybe even more optimal.
Apart from all the times the team has hit .500, there have been an equal or greater amount of times we think they are about to turn the corner and play to their potential. Let’s hope this time is it.
Tonight, we send Mr. Montgomery to the mound. He gave up 3 ER in 6 innings in Miami for a no-decision on Sunday. Overall, the Reds are 4-21 (.190) against him. Duvall is 2-2.
We saw our old buddy Feldman on May 17, when we tagged him for 5 ER in 2.2 innings for the loss. He beat the Nats his last time out (7 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, 2 BB). He has posted a 3.68 ERA in his five June starts. The Cubs are 10-37 (.270) against him. Jay is 2-3.
In injury news, Bryant (right ankle) is day-to-day, and it sounds like a DL stint is not happening. Zobrist (left wrist) started his rehab assignment on Thursday with Double-A Tennessee. Jason Heyward (left hand abrasion) has been hitting in cages and throwing but is not ready. For the Reds, the DLing Cozart (strained right quad) might be activated for Friday’s game.
Tomorrow it’s Butler (4-2) versus that sneaky TBA at 3:10pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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