IGT Cubs vs Rockies April 25-27

[cubsneedmiracle]

vs

7:05-7:05-1:20

Esmil Rogers, RHP

Stats
2-1, 6.75 ERA
Rogers will try to bounce back from a rough start his last time out, when he gave up eight runs in just three innings in an 8-1 loss to the Giants. Rogers is 2-0 with a 2.77 ERA on the road this season.

Matt Garza, RHP

Stats
0-2, 4.74 ERA
Garza is still searching for his first win. He ranks among the National League leaders in strikeouts, with 34 in 24 2/3 innings. He faced the Rockies April 15 and gave up five runs on seven hits in six innings.

Jorge De La Rosa, LHP

Stats
3-0, 3.00 ERA
De La Rosa continued his strong start to the season with a four-hit, two-run performance over seven innings in the the Rockies' 10-2 win over the Giants. The lefty is 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA in his career against the Cubs.

James Russell, LHP

Stats
1-2, 8.00 ERA
This will be Russell's third big league start, and this time, the Cubs will make sure he throws a side session before the game. Before his last start, Russell made two relief appearances. He's 1-2 with an 8.00 ERA.

Jhoulys Chacin, RHP

Stats
3-1, 2.67 ERA
In his last start, Chacin struggled with controlling his fastball. He allowed the first batter in each of the first four innings against the Marlins, and the 23-year-old took his first loss.

Casey Coleman, RHP

Stats
1-1, 7.43 ERA
Coleman was roughed up in his last start, giving up six runs on six hits over 2 2/3 innings. All of the hits and runs came in the third inning. He threw 90 pitches in the shortened outing, including 51 in the third alone.

 

[Shawon0Meter]

Russell blows/1 win

 

[bleacherbum54]

Russell blows/1 win

agree

 

[EnjoyYourTiger]

I think we'll be lucky to get one win. And Russell blows.

 

[nwfisch]

I think we'll be lucky to get one win. And Russell blows.

It's easy to criticize Russell, but the first start he had he was on a 50 pitch limit. His 2nd start he did better and went longer. Not saying much, but he did do better.

I think people need to blame Hendry, and whoever in the Cub organization that thinks Russell is a better option than someone in the minors.

 

[tbo41fan]

1 win

 

[poodski]

Sweep!!

 

[Jntg4]

Barney's first MLB Home Run!

CO?

 

[Dan0mite]

Barney with a two run homer!!!!

 

[poodski]

Jntg's pants just got super tight!!!

 

[Shawon0Meter]

Pena could learn a thing or 2 from Barney

 

[zack54attack]

wow Barneys first HR.

 

[X]

Jeff Baker as the Clean Up Hitter obviously = best offense in baseball.

 

[Jntg4]

Jntg's pants just got super tight!!!

... Barney isn't even one of my Top 2 favorites. I'mm not sure if I like Colvin or Barney for #3 now though. ...

 

[X]

what's w/ the offense stuff? who's team are we watching?

 

[85Bears4life]

great error by castro....grrrrrrrrrr

 

[X]

another castro error....ugh.

 

[85Bears4life]

come on castro.....get your head out of your @$$

**** castro sucks on defense

 

[R_Mac_1]

3rd error this inning?

 

[zack54attack]

wow....just wow.