The Cub Reporter (TCR) · May 1, 2017
Phillies @ Cubs: Velasquez vs Anderson (Game 25)
PHI (11-12): RHP Vince Velasquez (1-2, 6.33)
CHC (13-11): LHP Brett Anderson (2-0, 3.54)
First pitch: 7:05pmCST
Anderson had a nice bounce-back win on Monday in Pittsburgh, holding the Pirates to 1 run over 6 innings, in a game the Cubs would go on to win 14-3. Overall, the Pirates are 15-60 (.250) against him. Saunders is 5-19.
Velasquez beat the Marlins his last time out (6.1 IP, 3 ER, 3 K, 2 BB). He was 0-1 with a 12.60 in his two starts against the Cubs last year. The Cubs are 8-22 (.364) against him. Bryzzo is 4-6, and Montero is 2-3 with a HR.
Hellickson (4-0, 1.80) and Lester (0-1, 3.68) go tomorrow at the same time.