Cardinals @ Cubs: Leake vs Lackey (Game 116)
You can’t always get what you want.STL (61-56): RHP Mike Leake (8-9, 4.79)
CHC (73-42): RHP John Lackey (9-7, 3.56)
First pitch: 7:08pmCST (ESPN)
Lackey went 8 strong to beat the Angels on Tuesday (8 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 1 BB). He’s 1-1 with a 2.70 against the Cards this season. Overall, they are 37-141 (.262) against him. Peralta is 12-34 with a HR.
Leake had a no-decision against his old team, the Reds, his last time out (6 IP, 3 ER, 0 K, 4 BB). He lost to the Cubs at home in April, giving up 3 ER in 7 innings. The Cubs are 41-148 (.277) against him. Coghlan is 10-16 with 2 HR—and should hopefully get the start over Mr. 4-3.
Tomorrow is an off-day before we end the homestand with four with the Brewers, including a twin-bill on Tuesday.
Go Cubs!
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