Clay Holmes Set to Start for Cubs in Series Opener Against Reds

Chicago Cubs starter Clay Holmes is set to share the mound against Cincinnati on Friday night at Great American Ball Park as the Cubs open a critical three-game series. The Cubs enter the matchup at 85-68, tied atop the National League Wild Card standings with the Philadelphia Phillies and holding a single-game lead over the San Diego Padres, with four games remaining ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks.