6/29 Astros (Norris) @ Cubs (Maholm) 1:20 pm CDT, WGN TV

[haubrich91]

(32-44) Houston Astros @ (26-49) Chicago Cubs

 

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Bud Norris

5-4, 4.81 ERA

Career vs. Cubs: 3-2, with a 1.89 ERA in five starts. 33.1 IP, 35 K and 17 BB.

 

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Paul Maholm

4-6, 5.38 ERA

Career vs. Astros: 11-6, with a 3.31 ERA in 20 starts. 130.2 IP, 63 K and 39 BB.

 

Bud Norris is scheduled to come off the DL to face the Cubs on Friday. He last won a game against these Chicago Cubs, in which he shut them out through seven innings. Paul Maholm couldn't get through four innings at Arizona as he allowed six earned runs. He hasn't won a game since May 9th.

Edited June 29, 2012 by haubrich91

[Vinestal]

first chance to see Rizzo in action and I'm gonna be at work, guess I'll DVR.

[bhogg]

My son's first game at wrigley. Dont F it up, cobs!

[champaignchris]

Will be there. Clouds look ominous, though. Hope they get he game in.

[Sammy Sofa]

Fast moving storm system; I think it'll be gone by 12:30.

[bcl412]

Looks like it's not really supposed to rain after 2 so I'm guessing a delayed start though they'll play.

[Theo]

I'd play, I don't think the heavy stuff's going to come down for a while.

[bhogg]

Dammit!!!!!!!

 

Rain sucks

[MSG T]

My son's first game at wrigley. Dont F it up, cobs!

 

Both of my boys first game.

[Guest]

Len just said a delay for another hour.

[jersey cubs fan]

Bruce Miles ‏@BruceMiles2112

Looks like a 2:15 start for #Cubs

[bcl412]

Last couple of innings of Wood's 20k game is on right now.

[Guest]

Airing Woody's 20K game on WGN right now.

[bcl412]

I used to have an irrational hatred for Brad Ausmus.

[MSG T]

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Don't know if this is sized right, if not sorry.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

20k as rain delay theater.

 

"Here comes the hook" gives me chills every time.

[jersey cubs fan]

Wow, Rizzo struck out looking but go lucky and now walks.

[JockJones]

Wow, Rizzo struck out looking but go lucky and now walks.

 

He's already getting superstar calls.

[jersey cubs fan]

cubs are still playing the mets

[Sammy Sofa]

Clearly Rizzo's patience is the result of Reed Johnson's veteran presence.

[jersey cubs fan]

I have no ability to scout somebody's swing, but man did LaHair's bat look slow in that AB. First pitch FB right down the middle that he was late on and fouled off. Then he hits a weak grounder to SS.

[jersey cubs fan]

go well valbuena

[Guest]

Wow, Valbuena.

[bcl412]

I hope Valbuena can be good. I kind of like him.

 

Nice play by Castro.

[mul21]

I hope Valbuena can be good. I kind of like him.

 

Nice play by Castro.

 

What's his story anyway?