Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Brewers: Kris Bryant in LF, Schwarber out |
The Chicago Cubs hope to continue their winning ways and add to their best record in the majors tonight.
When and Where: The Cubs (12-3) will take on the Milwaukee Brewers (7-9) at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 6:15 PM CT. Television info: The game will be on FOX. Radio: 670 The Score and WTMJ 620 Game Thread: Game discussion starts around a hour before gametime with the CubsHQ staff in the replies to this article! Feel free to send in your questions or comments to all things Cubs. Fly the W! Join our free CubsHQ community...takes only 30 seconds. Cubs lineup: Here's how we'll open our homestand against Milwaukee!#WhereStoriesPlay pic.twitter.com/pYeMajgEV1 Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Yu Darvish (2-1, 2.12 ERA) on the mound against lefty journeyman Brett Anderson (0-1, 5.40 ERA). Pregame notes: From Cubs notes: 3rd time since 1901 Cubs have won at least 12 of their 1st 15 games to start a season, joining 1907 (13-2 and 13-3 through 16 games) and 1970 teams (12-3 and 12-4). Cubs .800 win percentage tops in majors (A’s 13-6/.684, Rockies (12-6/.667) & Miami (8-4/.667) Cubs have won each of 1st 6 series-opening games, 6-game home win streak dating to 7/26.
Offense has hit 11 HRs with .818 OPS during home winning streak, pitching staff has 1.93 ERA and .189 opponent batting average during that span