Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Rangers: Trey Mancini in RF, Edwin Rios to DH |
The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for a showdown with the Texas Rangers on Easter Sunday at Wrigley Field.
The game is set to start at 1:20 pm CT and will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Southwest Extra. Fans can also tune in to 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200 to listen to the game. On the mound for the Cubs will be righty Jameson Taillon, who is still looking for his first win of the season against righty, Jon Gray. Cubs lineup: 1. Nico Hoerner - 2B 2. Dansby Swanson - SS 3. Ian Happ - LF 4. Cody Bellinger - CF 5. Trey Mancini - RF 6. Edwin Ríos - DH 7. Eric Hosmer - 1B 8. Nick Madrigal - 3B 9. Tucker Barnhart - C It's going to be 60 degrees in Chicago today! pic.twitter.com/MfJtWB4eN9
Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Jameson Taillon (0-1, 6.75 ERA) on the mound against righty Jon Gray (0-1, 2.84 ERA). Cubs starters lead the NL with a 3.13 ERA. Pitching probable for Cubs-Mariners: Monday, 6:40 p.m.: RHP Luis Castillo vs. LHP Drew Smyly Tuesday, 6:40 p.m.: RHP Chris Flexen vs. RHP Hayden Wesneski Wednesday, 1:20 p.m.: RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP Marcus Stroman Cubs updates:
• Suzuki will DH today for Iowa
• Hughes will pitch again for Iowa early next week
• Hendricks will throw a bullpen Monday, after throwing live BP this past Friday
