Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Giants: Nick Madrigal at leadoff, Dansby Swanson bats fifth

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The Chicago Cubs (26-36) are set to take on the third-place Giants (32-30) on Friday (9:15 pm CT) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network and NBCS BA

Listen: 670 The Score and KNBR 680

Cubs lineup:

1. Nick Madrigal 2B

2. Mike Tauchman CF

3. Seiya Suzuki RF

4. Ian Happ DH

5. Dansby Swanson SS

6. Matt Mervis 1B

7. Patrick Wisdom 3B

8. Christopher Morel LF

9. Tony Barnhart C

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty ace Marcus Stroman (6-4, 2.39 ERA) on the mound against righty Anthony DeSciafani (4-5, 3.97 ERA).

Stroman leads MLB with 11 quality starts this season.

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