Phillies fans have been disappointed recently as the Cubs have mounted two straight comeback wins in Wrigley Field. Philadelphia has a chance to even the four-game series this afternoon in the series finale
Jerad Eickhoff finally got some run support last night against the Cubs, but the Phillies pitching allowed four runs in the sixth inning in a 5-4 loss.
Thursday we have a battle between two pitchers, one being 15 years his opponents elder. It’s Zach Eflin versus John Lackey. Last season Lackey dominated the Phillies in two starts, allowing one run off seven hits in 14 combined innings with 14 strikeouts.
Today the Phils look for revenge as they attempt to stay in second place in the National League East.
Date: May 4, 2017
First Pitch:2:20 PM ET
Location: Chicago, IL
Stadium: Wrigley Field
Pitchers: Zach Eflin (0-0, 1.89 ERA) vs John Lackey (2-3, 5.10 ERA)
Radio Station: 94.1 WIP, SBP 1480 (Phils), 670 The Score (Cubs)
TV Channel: CSN-Philadelphia (Phils), WGN (Cubs)
Live Stream: MLB.tv, CSNPhilly.com, NBCSports App
Starting Lineups
Here are the lineups for today’s matinee game at Wrigley Field between the Phils and Cubs.
Phillies
- Cesar Hernandez, 2B
- Aaron Altherr, LF
- Odubel Herrera, CF
- Maikel Franco, 3B
- Michael Saunders, RF
- Tommy Joseph, 1B
- Cameron Rupp, C
- Freddy Galvis, SS
- Zach Eflin, SP
Cubs
- Jon Jay, LF
- Kris Bryant, 3B
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Addison Russell, SS
- Miguel Montero, C
- Albert Almora, CF
- Javier Baez, 2B
- John Lackey, SP
- Matt Szczur, RF
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Philadelphia has hit .336 in the first two innings this year, and will look to continue their early success at 2:20 P.M. ET against the World Champions.