Cubs lineup vs. Padres, The Greatest Leadoff hitter of all-time is back! |
It is almost the All-Star break but the Cubs will have a series with the Padres.
Friday's batting lineup for the game between the Cubs (52-38) and the Padres (49-46) at 9:10 p.m. CDT will be the following: 1. Anthony Rizzo 1B 2. Albert Almora Jr. CF 3. Kris Bryant 3B 4. Javier Baez 2B 5. Willson Contreras C 6. Addison Russell SS 7. Ben Zobrist RF 8. Ian Happ LF 9. Tyler Chatwood P It will be a pitching battle between Chatwood (3-5, 5.01 ERA) and lefty Clayton Richard (7-8, 4.50). Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo is back in the leadoff spot which is the 16th time in his career. Joe Maddon is trying to get Rizzo going as he is 0-for-19 since June 16. The Cubs game will be televised on NBC Sports Chicago. Series opener vs. Cubs at 7:10pm tonight with @CRThrees on the hill!
Here’s the full lineup: pic.twitter.com/A7uJrW8kvq
