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Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Cardinals: Christopher Morel at 2B, Nick Madrigal at leadoff


by - Senior Editor -

The Chicago Cubs (17-18) are set to take on the rival St. Louis Cardinals (12-24) on Tuesday night (6:40 pm CT) at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs are set to face their National League Central rival St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs are coming off a loss against the Cardinals on Monday night, and they will look to even the series with a win tonight.

The game will be broadcasted on Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Midwest, while radio coverage will be provided by 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200.

The Cubs will be starting with an interesting lineup for tonight's game.

The top of the lineup will feature Nick Madrigal at third base and Dansby Swanson at shortstop. Ian Happ will play left field, while Cody Bellinger will take center field.

Seiya Suzuki will play in right field, while Eric Hosmer will serve as the designated hitter. Matt Mervis will play first base, while Christopher Morel will play second base.

Morel hit .330 with 11 HR this season at Triple-A.

Catching duties will be handled by Miguel Amaya.

The Cubs' pitching duties will be handled by Jameson Taillon, who has yet to record a win this season and currently holds a 5.29 ERA.

Taillon will be going up against right-handed pitcher John Flaherty, who currently holds a 2-4 record and a 6.29 ERA.

The Cubs will look to even the series with a win tonight.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Midwest

Listen: 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200

Cubs lineup:

1. Nick Madrigal 3B

2. Dansby Swanson SS

3. Ian Happ LF

4. Cody Bellinger CF

5. Seiya Suzuki RF

6. Eric Hosmer DH

7. Matt Mervis 1B

8. Christopher Morel 2B

9. Miguel Amaya C

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Jameson Tailon (0-2, 5.29 ERA) on the mound against righty John Flaherty (2-4, 6.29 ERA).

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