The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Jun 26, 2017
Cubs @ Nationals: Butler vs Gonzalez (Game 76)
CHC (38-37): RHP Eddie Butler (3-2, 4.19)
WAS (45-30): LHP Gio Gonzalez (7-1, 2.96)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Butler gave up 1 ER but lasted only four innings (and 92 pitches) against the Padres in his last start. Overall, the Nats are 5-16 against him. Lind is 2-2 with a HR.
Gonzalez has won 4 of his last 5 starts, all of which have come on the road. Before you get excited, you should know that he’s 1-0 with a 1.66 in his 7 starts at home. His last outing was a win in Miami (7 IP, 3 ER, 8 K, 2 BB).
The Cubs are 20-97 (.206) against him. Bryant is 2-7 with a HR, and Jay is 4-11. Maybe this is the game Rizzo should have been rested; he’s 2-20 against Gio.