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Chicago Cubs Lineup vs. Reds: Willson Contreras out, Kris Bryant in RF


by - Senior Editor -

Will the Cubs make it four in a row tonight?

The Chicago Cubs (50-43) will battle the Cincinnati Reds (42-48) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on Monday at 7:05 p.m. CDT.

How to watch: The game will be televised on MLB.TV, ATT SportsNet Pit, and ABC 7 Chicago.

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Lineup notes: Backup catcher Victor Caratini gets another spot start as Willson Contreras gets more rest for his sore foot. David Bote gets a start at third base which puts Kris Bryant in right field.

Cubs lineup:

Kyle Schwarber LF

Javier Baez SS

Kris Bryant RF

Anthony Rizzo 1B

Victor Caratini C

Jason Heyward CF

Addison Russell 2B

David Bote 3B

Kyle Hendricks P

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Kyle Hendricks (7-7, 3.49 ERA) on the mound against righty Luis Castillo (8-3, 2.29 ERA).

Upcoming pitching schedule: Tuesday: Alec Mills vs. DeSclafani (5-4, 4.26) Wed: Yu Darvish (2-4, 4.72) vs. Gray (5-5, 3.42)

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