Pre-Game: Cubs vs. Pirates

Game: Chicago Cubs (26-37) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (31-34)
Time: 7:05 PM
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Game-Time Weather: Scattered T-Storms, 76
TV/Radio: ROOT Sports 93.7 The Fan


Today's Starting Pitchers:

Jeff Samardzija (2-5, 2.54) vs. Edinson Volquez (3-5, 4.27)


Cubs Lineup:

1. Emilio Bonifacio (S) CF

2. Junior Lake (R) LF

3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B

4. Starlin Castro (R) SS

5. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B

6. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF

7. John Baker (L) C

8. Darwin Barney (R) 2B

9. Jeff Samardzija (R) P

Pirates Lineup:

1. Gregory Polanco (L) RF

2. Starling Marte (R) LF

3. Andrew McCutchen (R) CF

4. Ike Davis (L) 1B

5. Russell Martin (R) C

6. Pedro Alvarez (L) 3B

7. Jordy Mercer (R) SS

8. Clint Barmes (R) 2B

9. Edinson Volquez (R) P

*If you missed JAL's Morning Links, they can be found here.

*Pirates Pre-Game begins at 5:40 PM on 93.7 The Fan, click here to listen.

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