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Montgomery or Cahill may start DH vs. Crew
- Updated: August 12, 2016
CHICAGO — Lefty Mike Montgomery and righty Trevor Cahill are the Cubs’ options to start the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday against the Brewers. Montgomery, who made back-to-back starts July 10 and 17 for the Mariners before he was acquired by Chicago, threw 42 pitches in two innings of relief on Thursday night and got the win over the Cardinals.
Cahill, who had been on the disabled list because of patellar tendinitis in his right knee, did arrive at the Cubs’ clubhouse on Friday, but he was not activated. He had made six starts at Triple-A Iowa, which opens a series at Fresno on Friday.
The right-hander was in the D-backs’ rotation to open the 2015 season, and he made three starts before he was moved to the bullpen.
Jason Hammel most likely will start the night game Tuesday for Chicago.
• The Cubs went 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position on Thursday, stranding 12. Their defense and baserunning have been stellar, but if there’s one thing manager Joe Maddon would like to see improve, …
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