Cubs Look to Avoid Sweep Against Guardians

The Chicago Cubs will look to avoid the series sweep on the road against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. The team is coming off two losses to begin the week at Progressive Field, both in one run ballgames. The Cubs head into the series with a record of 59-62 and five games outside the final spot for the National League Wildcard.

Wednesday, August 14th: Jameson Taillon vs. Alex Cobb

The Cubs will go with Jameson Taillon (8-6, 3.50) in hopes of helping the team salvage the series. The 32 year old will be making his 21st start of the season. He allowed five runs in his last time out against the Chicago White Sox, including two homers. He has allowed at least one home run in nine of his last ten starts.

The Guardians will start Alex Cobb (0-1, 7.71) for the final game against the Cubs on Wednesday. Cobb will make his second start for the Guardians since being acquired from the San Fransisco Giants at the MLB Trade Deadline. Cobb did not pitch in the majors in 2024 before the trade as he was recovering from left hip surgery. In his first start back on the mound, he picked up the loss against the Minnesota Twins after allowing five runs (four earned) off nine hits across 4.2 innings of work. He was only able to pick up one strikeout in the outing.

Today's Lineups

Chicago Cubs
1.) LF Ian Happ
2.) 1B Michael Busch
3.) RF Seiya Suzuki
4.) DH Cody Bellinger
5.) 3B Isaac Paredes
6.) 2B Nico Hoerner
7.) SS Dansby Swanson
8.) CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
9.) C Miguel Amaya

SP Jameson Taillon

Cleveland Guardians
1.) LF Steven Kwan
2.) DH Will Brennan
3.) 3B Jose Ramirez
4.) 1B Josh Naylor
5.) CF Lane Thomas
6.) 2B Andres Gimenez
7.) RF Jhonkensy Noel
8.) SS Brayan Rocchio
9.) C Austin Hedges

SP Alex Cobb

How to Watch

The first pitch for tonight's game is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST. The game will be available on Marquee Sports Network as well as Bally Sports Great Lakes. Cubs fans can listen to the game on 670 The Score.