CHICAGO – A heavy downpour has delayed the Cubs' series opener against the Houston Astros but it's expected to start at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Paul Maholm (4-6, 5.38 ERA) makes his 200th career start while right-hander Bud Norris (5-4, 4.81) takes the mound for Houston.
Maholm is searching for his first win since May 15 in St. Louis, an eight-game winless stretch.
Astros starting lineup
1. Brian Bixler, SS
2. Brian Bogusevic, RF
3. Carlos Lee, 1B
4. J.D. Martinez, LF
5. Chris Snyder, C
6. Chris Johnson, 3B
7. Matt Downs, 2B
8. Jordan Schafer, CF
9. Bud Norris, P
Cubs starting lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soirano, LF
5. Bryan LaHair, RF
6. Steve Clevenger, C
7. Darwin Barney, 2B
8. Luis Valbuena, 3B
9. Paul Maholm, P
-- Meghan Montemurro
