Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Padres: Velazquez in CF, Nick Madrigal at 3B

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Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Thursday, April 27 2023

The Chicago Cubs (13-10) will face off against the San Diego Padres (13-13) on Thursday afternoon on 1:20 pm CT at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs will have Hayden Wesneski on the mound, who has struggled in a few starts this season.

He will be looking to bounce back against a tough Padres lineup that features some of the best hitters in the game. On the other side, the Padres will have Seth Lugo on the mound, who has been solid in his starts so far this season.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports San Diego

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Cubs lineup:

1. Nico Hoerner 2B

2. Dansby Swanson SS

3. Ian Happ LF

4. Seiya Suzuki RF

5. Trey Mancini DH

6. Eric Hosmer 1B

7. Nelson Velazquez CF

8. Nick Madrigal 3B

9. Tucker Barnhart C

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— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 27, 2023

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Hayden Wesneski (1-1, 6.23 ERA) on the mound against lefty Seth Lugo (2-1, 2.78 ERA).

Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele are the Cubs’ probables for Friday and Sunday, respectively. David Ross didn’t name a starter for Saturday when asked this morning.
— Ryan Herrera (@ryan_a_herrera) April 27, 2023