Cubs lineup vs. Phillies, Schwarber out

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The Chicago Cubs (15-12) will play against the Philadelphia Phillies (12-14) at 1:20 p.m. CDT on Thursday afternoon on WGN-TV. Veteran John Lackey will take the mound for the defending World Champions.

The Cubs are currently in first place in the National League Central and 1.5 games ahead of the Cardinals and Brewers.

Cubs batting lineup vs. Phillies

1. Jon JayLF

2. Kris Bryant 3B

3. Anthony Rizzo 1B

4. Addison Russell SS

5. Miguel Montero C

6. Albert Almora Jr. CF

7. Javy Baez 2B

8. John Lackey P

9. Matt Szczur 2B

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