5/2 Cubs vs. Dodgers
The Cubs will miss both Ted Lilly (3-0, 1.38 ERA) and Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 1.78 ERA) in the upcoming weekend series against the Dodgers. Here are the pitching matchups:
Friday: LHP Paul Maholm (2-2, 6.20) vs. RHP Chad Billingsley (2-1, 2.64)
Saturday: RHP Matt Garza (2-1, 2.67) vs. LHP Chris Capuano (3-0, 2.73)
Sunday: RHP Chris Volstad (0-3, 6.11) vs. RHP Aaron Harang (1-2, 5.72)
– Carrie Muskat
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How much longer do you think Volstad has in the starting lineup if he continues to struggle? Would Wells be a potential spot taker or is there someone in the minors who could step into that spot?
You might be better off asking Petreydamus, he’ll know. He knows all.