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Gameday 4: Phillies vs. Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies (1-2) at Chicago Cubs (1-2)

Starting Pitchers:
PHI: RHP Roberto Hernandez
vs.
TEX: LHP Travis Wood

Time: 2:20, Wrigley Field
TV: Comcast Sportsnet
Weather: Cloudy/windy, 43
Media: Twitter and Facebook

A Note for Tonight:

Jimmy Rollins is still out of the lineup, although he was in the original order for today’s game. Ryne Sandberg said there was a misunderstanding and that Rollins would be flying into Chicago tonight. Looks like he’ll be back in there for tomorrow’s afternoon game.

As for today’s game, the Phillies will face Travis Wood, another lefty. During his career, left-handed hitters are batting just .212 off Wood, and as we know there are several of them in the Phillies order.

Lineup:

Revere CF / Ruiz C / Utley 2B / Byrd RF / Howard 1B / Brown LF / Nix SS / Asche 3B / Hernandez P

Pat Gallen

Pat joined Phillies Nation in July 2009, coming over from Examiner.com. As a previous employee of both Comcast SportsNet and the National Basketball Association, Pat prides himself on being a well-rounded individual when it comes to sports. However, the Phillies are first on the list. You’ll usually find Pat chiming in on the Phillies Nation Facebook or Twitter account, weekdays on 97.3 ESPN radio or hosting Phillies Nation TV. He’s also a Senior Writer for the site, and in his free time is a music enthusiast and Will Ferrell movie-follower. His favorite beer: Philly’s own Yards. In 2015, Pat moved on from Phillies Nation as a sports anchor and reporter for CBS-3 in Philadelphia.