Game Thread #9: Chicago Cubs (3-4) @ Milwaukee Brewers (5-3)

The Brewers get their first crack at an object of their affection that spurned them and chose their hated rivals. But it's all good.

By eddiemathews@benfreagan_iii Apr 7, 2018, 2:35pm CDT

The richest of this year's free agent class, Yu Darvish, goes for the Chicago Cubs (3-4) in an afternoon match-up at Miller Park. Darvish didn't impress in his first start against the Marlins, and is 0-0 with a gaudy 10.38 ERA. Milwaukee counters with Zach Davies, a second half of the season pitcher pitching in the first half...Zach is 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA.

Today's winner guarantees themselves a split of the four game set and gives themselves a chance at a series win.

Is it time to start paying attention to the Pirates?

Chicago Cubs (3-4)

1. Ian Happ (S) CF

2. Kris Bryant (R) 3B

3. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF

4. Willson Contreras (R) C

5. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B

6. Victor Caratini (S) 1B

7. Jason Heyward (L) RF

8. Javier Baez (R) SS

9. Yu Darvish (R) P