Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Pirates: Willson Contreras returns, Almora Jr. to start |
The Chicago Cubs (48-43) will battle the Pittsburgh Pirates (44-46) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on Saturday at 1:20 p.m. CDT.
How to watch: The game will be televised on MLB.TV, ATT SportsNet Pit, and WGN. Feel free to visit CubsHQ.com during the game as we will have a live game thread covering the ballgame with one of our writers. If you haven't joined our 100% free site, REGISTER HERE. It takes only 30 seconds to get a full membership. Lineup notes: Willson Contreras returns to the lineup to catch for Jon Lester. Addison Russell gets the start at second base over rookie Robel Garcia. Albert Almora gets a start in CF. Cubs lineup: Javier Baez SS Kris Bryant 3B Albert Almora Jr. CF Here's our lineup, presented by @Honda.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/XYgr7FwGjd Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have veteran Jon Lester (8-6, 3.72 ERA) on the mound against righty Jordan Lyles (5-5, 4.36 ERA). Lester is 5-2 with a 2.42 EA in 9 starts at Wrigley Field this season.
