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Notable players injured or omitted from our roster Miguel Amaya* Owen Caissie* Justin Steele* Cade Horton* Ben Brown* Carlos Santana Kevin Alcantara Jordan Wicks Porter Hodge Ryan Brasier *indicates injury It’s important to note that the roster the Cubs release today is their roster for this first series against San Diego.

In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Porter Hodge has been optioned to Triple-A. ..... Hodge, 24, is 2-2 with two saves (in five opportunities) and a 6.27 ERA (23 ER/33.0 IP) in 36 games with the Cubs this season.

Typically, it would be the Cubs' bullpen that you would trust more in these situations, but with Porter Hodge getting the nod in the sixth, the Reds' offense had other ideas as they looked to deliver the knockout blow. After striking out Andjuar to begin the sixth, Hodge was in a bit of trouble as the Austin Hays single put the go-ahead runner on base.

Down by four and with only three outs to go, Pittsburgh had its work cut out for it, but with Porter Hodge set to take over, things were far from over. After retiring the first hitter he faced, Hodge proceeded to allow a Nick Gonzalez single and a pair of walks as the Pirates loaded the bases with two outs.

Not only did the Rays tie things up in the sixth inning off Drew Pomeranz and Porter Hodge, but they also managed to grab the lead in the ninth inning on a Nick Fortes homer, as that run proved to be the difference in a 5-4 Rays win. ..... This was the moment in the game when many felt it was over, but instead of seeing Brad Keller take the ball in the eighth, it was Porter Hodge getting the call, as he looked to keep his recent success rolling. Hodge did manage to come away with a pair of strikeouts, but with Junior Caminero taking him deep to begin the eighth, we were back to even once again, 4-4.