Cubs lineup vs. Phillies, Schwarber out

---

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

Send Feedback to Tony Crumpton: Email | Comment

Trending on CubsHQ

Report: Cubs want to trade for three-time All-Star first baseman

Tom Ricketts talks David Ross' future with Cubs

Tom Ricketts addresses Kyle Hendricks' future with Cubs

Report: Cubs unlikely to re-sign Cody Bellinger