The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Jun 16, 2017
Cubs @ Pirates: Butler vs Williams (Game 66)
CHC (32-33): RHP Eddie Butler (3-2, 4.03)
PIT (30-36): RHP Trevor Williams (3-3, 5.13)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Butler gave up 3 ER in innings and lost to the Rockies on Saturday. The Pirates are 9-33 (.273) against him. Jaso is 2-4, and Mercer has a HR.
Williams has made 7 starts, after starting the season in the bullpen. In his last outing, against the Marlins, he gave up 5 ER in 4 innings. In 5 innings of relief against the Cubs this season, he's given up 2 ER. Overall, the Cubs are 5-17 (.294) against him. Russell is 2-2.
Arrieta (6-4) vs Nova (6-4) tomorrow at 7:15 pmCST.
Go Cubs!