By now, we all know that Chris Volstad is having a horrible season. In fact, it goes back over a calendar year that he hasn’t won a game. It’s to the point where I just feel bad for the guy, and he only has four more winless starts to go before he ties the MLB record at 28. I’d prefer he not go down in infamy as a Cub.
The aforementioned Volstad (0-9, 6.88) will take the mound against Jhoulys Chacin (1-3, 6.16) of the Rockies. Chacin made his first start since May 1 last Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits in six innings against the Mets. He only struck out two, so look for the Cubs to strike out 12 times against him.
All you Luis Valbuena fans are going to be so excited about the lineup today. Check it out after the jump.
Today’s lineup:
DeJesus RF
Valbuena 3B
Rizzo 1B
Soriano LF
Castro SS
Clevenger C
Jackson CF
Barney 2B
Volstad P
Game time is 1:20 Central and you’ll be able to watch on WGN if you have the intestinal fortitude.
If you don’t have the intestinal fortitude, at 2:00 CT, ABC will be showing the Little League World Series final between Tennessee and Japan.
Still can’t believe that crazy game Tennessee had against California. If you missed it, they led 15-5 entering the bottom of the 6th (little league plays 6 innings), California tied it at 15-15, and Tennessee won 24-16 in 7.
Why would I want to watch 2teams who could beat the Cubs?
Anyway, the Cubs game it will be, until the Dodgers game comes on and my mom can watch her new favorite dodger,Nick Punto…
The good news is that Volsted is not losing. The bad news is the Cubs supposedly still want to play the game….
Cubs ahead through 6. I wonder if they can hang on to win….
Um…the Cubs just won a series.
It’s a miracle.