CHC (100!-56): RHP John Lackey (10-8, 3.39)
PIT (77-79): RHP Ryan Vogelsong (3-6, 4.85)
First pitch: 6:05pmCST
Lackey gave up 2 ER in 7 innings to beat the Reds on Wednesday. In his other start against the Pirates this year, in Pittsburgh, he gave up 5 ER in 6 innings but came away with a no-decision in a game the Cubs went on to win 6-5. Overall, the Pirates are 49-160 (.306) against him. Joyce is 10-28 with 2 HR.
Vogelsong gave up 2 ER in 4 innings and lost in Milwaukee his last time out.