Need to get off ISU football before I start caring about it again. Looking forward to the game tonight. Looks like the wind is going to be blowing pretty good out to right, so hopefully Arrieta brings his A+ game with the lefties the Cardinals have.
My guess on Cubs lineup-
Fowler (CF)
Schwarber (LF)
Rizzo (1B)
Bryant (3B)
Montero (C)
Castro (2B)
Coghlan (RF)
Arrieta (P)
Russell (SS)
I'd like to see Soler start, he's had five plate appearances this series and reached all five times. I can live with Soler and Schwarber in the corners with Arrieta on the mound.
Unlike Pittsburgh who had seen Arrieta a ton leading up to the wild card, St. Louis hasn't faced him since July 10th, which was just when he was starting his historic run.
Need to get off ISU football before I start caring about it again. Looking forward to the game tonight. Looks like the wind is going to be blowing pretty good out to right, so hopefully Arrieta brings his A+ game with the lefties the Cardinals have.
My guess on Cubs lineup-
Fowler (CF)
Schwarber (LF)
Rizzo (1B)
Bryant (3B)
Montero (C)
Castro (2B)
Coghlan (RF)
Arrieta (P)
Russell (SS)
Unlike Pittsburgh who had seen Arrieta a ton leading up to the wild card, St. Louis hasn't faced him since July 10th, which was just when he was starting his historic run.
I'd like to see Soler start, he's had five plate appearances this series and reached all five times. I can live with Soler and Schwarber in the corners with Arrieta on the mound.
Overall, like the lineup, but would make a few changes.
Fowler (CF)
Schwarber (LF)
Bryant (3B)
Rizzo (1B)
Soler (RF)
Montero (C)
Castro (2B)
Arrieta (P)
Russell (SS)
First seven hitters swing S, L, R, L, R,L,R, which then likely makes it more difficult for the Cardinals to put in their two lefty specialists.
And he dominated them that start. He did have a bad outing against them back On May 7, but also dominated them in Game 2 of the season. Biggest thing for the Cubs tonight is to keep the bats active, and get out to an early lead. Jake will do his thing, but if the offense does not do theirs, it could all be a waste.
The only reason I didn't go with Soler in right is with the wind blowing out to right, and his defensive liability.
Also, Rizzo bats left.
I really am not sure where we decided that Soler is a defensive liability. To me, he seems to have decent range and a really good arm. There are a lot worse outfielders starting for a lot of teams that cannot hit like Soler.
I really am not sure where we decided that Soler is a defensive liability. To me, he seems to have decent range and a really good arm. There are a lot worse outfielders starting for a lot of teams that cannot hit like Soler.