It was a chance for the Chicago Cubs pitching staff to make a statement. Both Mike Montgomery and Brett Anderson saw time on the mound, but neither separated themselves for the final rotation spot. Wade Davis and Brian Duensing struggled, putting the offense behind. They could not keep up.
Montgomery took the mound in Sloan park, starting for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Seattle Mariners. The first inning was rather clean, allowing a hit, two soft grounders, and striking out Danny Valencia to end the inning.