It feels as if the Brewers need to sweep the Cubs this weekend to stay in the race for the central division crown. No pressure. Jimmy Nelson (11-6, 3.59) takes the weight of Brewer Nation on his back tonight and faces John Lackey (11-10, 4.74). Makes you scratch your head.
LINEUPS:
Milwaukee Brewers
1. Eric Thames (L) 1B
2. Neil Walker (S) 2B
3. Ryan Braun (R) LF
4. Travis Shaw (L) 3B
5. Domingo Santana (R) RF
6. Stephen Vogt (L) C
7. Keon Broxton (R) CF
8. Orlando Arcia (R) SS
9. Jimmy Nelson (R) P
Chicago Cubs
1. Jon Jay (L) LF
2. Kris Bryant (R) 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
4. Ben Zobrist (S) 2B
5. Alex Avila (L) C
6. Ian Happ (S) CF
7. Jason Heyward (L) RF
8. Javier Baez (R) SS
9. John Lackey (R) P
Poll
How many will the Brewers win this weekend?
This poll is closed
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2%
none. sigh.
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12%
one. sigh.
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31%
two. sigh
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52%
three. YAY!