Cubs pitcher Jon Lieber will make a rehab start for the Peoria Chiefs tonight against the Bees. Lieber, who signed with the Cubs as a free agent on January 16, is 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA in 25 games this season. In 44 2/3 innings this season, he has 26 strikeouts and just five walks issued. Lieber made his lone start this season on May 7 at Cincinnati and took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits in just two innings. The 38-year-old Council Bluffs, Iowa native has a career mark of 131-124 in exactly 400 appearances.
After the four games in Peoria, your 1st place Bees return to Community Field this Saturday at 6:30 to start a 4-game series with the Cedar Rapids Kernals. The night will feature Iowa – Iowa St. Rivalry Night. Come out supporting your favorite school. Also on that night, will be the Pot O’ Blue and Gold raffle drawing. For more information, log onto www.gobees.com.
There are only 12 home games left, so make sure to get out to Community Field!
August 15, 2008 at 8:33 am
It was kind of cool seeing former Bees Luke Hochevar and Mark BUehlre going head to head the other night.
August 15, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Yes it was Ian, the veteran vs. the young prospect. Very cool!
August 15, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I enjoyed watching Hochevar strike out Justin Upton during inter-league play. Same result as when they met at community field.