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Cubs lineup vs. Phillies, Javy Baez out


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton  ·  Senior Editor ·  

The Chicago Cubs (26-18) will battle the Philadelphia Phillies (28-19) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. CDT.

How to watch: The game will be televised on WGN-TV, NBCSP, ESPN, and SAP WGN.

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Lineup notes: Javy Baez is out of the lineup with his right heel contusion as Addison Russell gets his second straight start at shortstop. Willson Contreras gets back in the starting spot after day off with Victor Caratini catching for Yu Darvish.

Cubs lineup:

Kyle Schwarber LF

Kris Bryant 3B

Anthony Rizzo 1B

Willson Contreras C

Jason Heyward RF

Albert Almora Jr. CF

Daniel Descalso 2B

Addison Russell SS

Jose Quintana P

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have 'Q' (4-3, 3.68 ERA) on the mound against righty Zach Eflin (5-4, 2.89 ERA).

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