The Chicago Cubs (3-9) get another chance to knock off the new-look Miami Marlins (6-6) on Thursday afternoon, and it's up to Jeff Samardzija and company to help the Cubs avoid a sweep. Here are the lineups and starting pitchers for each team, along with the relevant TV and radio information for the final game of the series in Miami.
Miami Marlins
- Jose Reyes, SS
- Emilio Bonifacio, CF
- Hanley Ramirez, 3B
- Logan Morrison, LF
- Giancarlo Stanton, RF
- Greg Dobbs, 1B
- Donnie Murphy, 2B
- Brett Hayes, C
- Ricky Nolasco, SP
Chicago Cubs
- David DeJesus, RF
- Darwin Barney, 2B
- Starlin Castro, SS
- Alfonso Soriano, LF
- Ian Stewart, 3B
- Bryan LaHair, 1B
- Geovany Soto, C
- Marlon Byrd, CF
- Jeff Samardzija, SP
Game Date & Time: Thursday, April 19, 11:40 a.m. CT
Starters: Jeff Samardzija (2-0, 3.95 ERA) vs. Ricky Nolasco (1-0, 3.46 ERA)
Location: Marlins Park; Miami, FL
TV: WGN
Radio: AM 720
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