With the Cubs and Brewers separated by just one game — and Chicago and Milwaukee just some 90 miles apart – we at Vine Line felt it was a no-brainer to make the trip up to Miller Park. Mike and I will be blogging tonight from the press box, offering first-hand perspectives on the game and Cubs fans attending.

It’s lefty versus lefty: Ted Lilly takes on CC Sabathia.

Are you going to be there or watching? What are your expectations for this series?

First appearance for first-rounder

Yesterday, the Cubs assigned 2008 first-round pick Andrew Cashner of TCU to short-season Class-A Boise. The hard-throwing right-hander is expected to make his debut Tuesday.

Cashner signed with the Cubs on July 10 for a reported $1.5 million.

Who’s your ultimate singer?

Fan voting opens today to pick the 10 finalists in the Ultimate Seventh-Inning Stretch Competition. Five new fans will be introduced every weekday for the next two weeks, and each group’s winner will be invited back Aug. 14. Watch their videos — including the reason they feel they should be chosen to sing the stretch — at cubs.com.

What are your criteria for the ultimate singer? Are you looking for a great singing voice or hoarse, off-key rendition? Do you have a favorite story? Build up your support for your favorite choice in the comments section.

For all 50 semi-finalists, check below the jump.

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