The Cub Reporter (TCR) · Apr 2, 2018
Cubs @ Reds: Chatwood vs Mahle (Game 5)
CHC (2-2): RHP Tyler Chatwood (0-0, -.--)
CIN (0-3): RHP Tyler Mahle (0-0, -.--)
First pitch: 3:10pmCST
Chatwood went 8-18 with a 4.69 for the Rockies last year and 5-7 with a 3.49 away from Coors Field, which is what the Cubs are counting on. Overall, the Reds are 16-39 (.410) against him. Pennington is 3-4; Hamilton is 3-6.
Mahle, the 23y/o Californian, was a 7th round pick in 2013. He made his debut for the Reds at the end of last season, going 1-2 with a 2.70 in four starts. None of the Cubs have faced him.
Let the best Tyler win!
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It’s Lester and Reed tomorrow at 5:40pmCST.