Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Cardinals: Matt Mervis at 1B, Patrick Wisdom at 3B |
The Chicago Cubs (17-17) are set to take on the rival St. Louis Cardinals (11-24) on Monday night (6:40 pm CT) at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
The game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Midwest, and MLB Network (out-of-market only), while it can be heard on 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200. The Cubs have released their lineup for the game, with Nico Hoerner leading off and playing second base, followed by shortstop Dansby Swanson. Ian Happ will play left field, while Cody Bellinger will be in center field and Seiya Suzuki will play right field. Trey Mancini will serve as the designated hitter, while Matt Mervis will play first base, Patrick Wisdom will play third base, and Tucker Barnhart will catch. The pitching matchup for the game will feature Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (2-2, 2.18 ERA) against Cardinals right-hander Milos Mikolas (1-1, 5.79 ERA). The Cubs are currently sitting at .500 with a 17-17 record, while the Cardinals are at the bottom of the NL Central standings with an 11-24 record. The Cubs will look to continue their winning ways and gain ground in the division with a victory over their rivals on Monday night. TV information: Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Midwest and MLB Network (out-of-market only) Listen: 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200 Cubs lineup: 1. Nico Hoerner 2B 2. Dansby Swanson SS 3. Ian Happ LF 4. Cody Bellinger CF 5. Seiya Suzuki RF 6. Trey Mancini DH 7. Matt Mervis 1B 8. Patrick Wisdom 3B 9. Tucker Barnhart C Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Marcus Stroman (2-2, 2.18 ERA) on the mound against righty starter Milos Mikolas (1-1, 5.79 ERA). Pregame notes: Cubs injury updates: Highlights from Sunday's game:
-Codi Heuer and Kyle Hendricks are scheduled to throw tomorrow.
-Normal baseball day for Yan Gomes
- Brandon Hughes scheduled for a bullpen Wednesday.
