Bogusevic makes first start for Astros

The Astros are working on Labor Day, facing the Cubs this afternoon in the first game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. Left-hander Wandy Rodriguez, who has a 0.98 ERA since July 25, gets the start for Houston against right-hander Casey Coleman, who’s making his fourth career start.

Former first-round pick Brian Bogusevic makes his first career start for the Astros, betting sixth and playing left field.

“It’s real exciting and I’m looking forward to getting a chance to play, and I can’t wait to get out there,” Bogusevic said.

Here are the lineups:

ASTROS

CF Michael Bourn

2B Jeff Keppinger

RF Hunter Pence

1B Carlos Lee

3B Chris Johnson

LF Brian Bogusevic

SS Matt Downs

C Jason Castro

P Wandy Rodriguez

CUBS

3B Jeff Baker

2B Blake DeWitt

CF Marlon Byrd

C Geovany Soto

1B Xavier Nady

RF Tyler Colvin

LF Alfonso Soriano

SS Darwin Barney

RHP Casey Coleman