Friday, September 21, 2007

Almost Live: Friday Afternoon OPEN THREAD

Well, this is it. With a slim 1-1/2 game lead in the NL Central, the Cubs (80-73) look to finish off the home portion of their schedule this weekend in a three game series. Today marks the last 'businessman's special' this season at the Friendly Confines. It's the Buccos and Cubs and as gm explained yesterday the lefthanders are coming this series.

Pittsburgh at Cubs (1:20)
Maholm (10-15, 4.76) vs. Marquis(12-8, 4.07)
Television: Comcast Sports Net
Radio: WGN, XM-186

Lineups will follow...

Pittsburgh
N. Morgan cf .257
N. McLouth lf .255
F. Sanchez 2b .308
A. LaRoche 1b .272
X. Nady rf .286
J. Bautista 3b .258
R. Paulino c .263
C. Izturis ss .253
P. Maholm p .175

CUBS
A. Soriano lf .292
M. DeRosa 2b .297
D. Lee 1b .310
A. Ramirez 3b .313
M. Murton rf .271
G. Soto c .387
C. Monroe cf .229
R. Theriot ss .268
J. Marquis p .130

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