The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Sep 30, 2018
Cardinals @ Cubs: Flaherty vs Montgomery (Game 162)
STL (88-73): RHP Jack Flaherty (8-8, 3.16)
CHC (94-67): LHP Mike Montgomery (5-6, 3.99)
First pitch: 12:05pmCST
Montgomery gave up 5 ER in 4 innings and lost to the Pirates on Tuesday. In four games (two starts) against the Cardinals this season, he's 0-1 with a 3.60. Overall, they are 22-77 (.286) against him.
Flaherty had a no-decision against the Brewers his last time out (5.1 IP, 3 ER). In two starts against the Cubs this season, he's 1-0 with an 0.90 ERA. On the road, he's 4-4 with a 3.35. For their careers, the Cubs are 4-35 (.114)—are you flipping serious? Almora is 2-4, and Contreras has a HR. Bryant has the other hit. Advantage Cardinals.