Rolling backwards | Author: Carlos
Game Preview for August the Twentythird
Atlanta Braves (71-54) at Chicago Cubs (60-65).
Broadcast:
Turner
Lineups:
| Rafael Furcal, SS | Matt Lawton, RF |
| M. Giles, 2B | Todd Walker, 2B |
| Chipper Jones, 3B | Derrek Lee, 1B |
| A. Jones, CF | Aramis Ramirez, 3B |
| Adam Laroche, 1B | Jeromy Beernitz, RF |
| J. Francoeur, RF | Michael Barrett, C |
| Kelly Johnson, LF | Neifi! Perez, SS |
| J. Estrada, C | Korey Patterson, CF |
| John Thompson, P | JeroWilliams, P |
Pitchers
John Thompson, recently rehabbed, will take the mound for the Atlanta Braves; he’s been really incosistent, and is 0-1 with a 8.20 ERA in his last four starts.
Righty JeroWilliams is scheduled to open for the Cubs. He’s got an extra week of rest though he took bullpen sessions because his game was skipped due to an off day.
Game notes and streaks
The Cubs have lost six out of the last nine against the Atlanta Braves // OF Francoeur is batting .386 (17-for-44) in 12 road games
Cat:
- Anticipations | Time: 8:18 pm (UTC+8)
