Cubs @ Brewers: Hammel vs Nelson (Game 95)
Everyone into the bus…CHC (57-37): RHP Jason Hammel (8-5, 3.34)
MIL (40-53): RHP Jimmy Nelson (6-7, 3.39)
First pitch: 7:10pmCST
Hammel had a nice start to the second half, winning against the Rangers (6 IP, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB). Hopefully, his potato chip diet keeps him regular. He’s 4-4 with a 3.81 on the road so far this year, including a loss in Milwaukee in May, in which he gave up 4 ER in 6 innings. The Brewers are 25-98 (.255) against him. Braun is 8-23 with 2 HR—depending on what your definition of the word “is” is.
Nelson won in Cinci his last time out (7 IP, 0 ER, 7 K, 2 BB). He’s 4-3 with a 2.45 at home this season. In his two games against the Cubs, he’s 0-1 with an 0.71. Overall, the Cubs are 32-127 (.252) against him. Coghlan is 4-15 with a HR.
The newly acquired Mike Montgomery is expected in Milwaukee at some point this weekend. He was 3-4 with a 2.34 with the Mariners this season, which included two starts. Fowler (out since June 19 with a right hamstring strain) is expected back during the series. Joe Nathan might also make his debut.
Lackey (7-6, 3.75) versus Davies (6-4, 3.79) tomorrow at 6:10pmCST.
Go Cubs!
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