Sam Greene - USA Today Sports
Sam Greene - USA Today Sports

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Nationals: Eric Hosmer at 1B, Patrick Wisdom at 3B


by - Senior Editor -

The Chicago Cubs (15-13) will face off against the Washington Nationals (10-18) on Tuesday night (6:05 pm CT) at Nationals Park in Washington, DC.

The game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network and MASN, and can also be listened to on 670 The Score and WJFK 106.7 The Fan.

The Cubs will be rolling out a strong lineup for Tuesday night's game, with Nico Hoerner leading off and playing second base. Dansby Swanson will be batting second and playing shortstop, followed by Ian Happ in left field, Cody Bellinger in center field, and Seiya Suzuki in right field.

Swanson is tied for the most 3+ hit games this season, with 6 in the major leagues.

Edwin Rios will be the designated hitter for the Cubs, while Eric Hosmer will play first base, Patrick Wisdom will play third base, and Tucker Barnhart will be behind the plate as the catcher.

On the mound, the Cubs will have right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski, who currently holds a record of 2-1 with a 5.24 ERA.

He will be facing off against former Cubs pitcher Trevor Williams, who holds a record of 1-1 with a 4.10 ERA.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network and MASN

Listen: 670 The Score and WJFK 106.7 The Fan

Cubs lineup:

1. Nico Hoerner 2B

2. Dansby Swanson SS

3. Ian Happ LF

4. Cody Bellinger CF

5. Seiya Suzuki RF

6. Edwin Rios DH

7. Eric Hosmer 1B

8. Patrick Wisdom 3B

9. Tucker Barnhart C

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 5.24 ERA) on the mound against Trevor Williams (1-1, 4.10 ERA).

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