Cubs lineup vs. Reds on Friday, Zobrist out

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The Chicago Cubs (8-7) will play against the Cincinnati Reds (9-7) at 7:10 p.m. CDT on Friday night on WGN-TV and Fox Sports Ohio. Lefty Jon Lester will take the mound for the defending World Champions.

The Cubs are currently 0.5 games back of the Reds in the National League Central.

Cubs batting lineup vs. Reds

1. Kyle Schwarber LF

2. Kris Bryant 3B

3. Anthony Rizzo 1B

4. Addison Russell SS

5. Jason Heyward RF

6. Willson Contreras C

7. Javier Baez 2B

8. Jon Lester P

9. Albert Almora Jr CF

Reds batting lineup vs. Cubs

1. Hamilton CF

2. Peraza 2B

3. Votto 1B

4. Duvall LF

5. Suarez 3B

6. Cozart SS

7. Schebler RF

8. Barnhart C

9. Adleman P

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