Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Reds: Mike Tauchman in RF, Christopher Morel to DH, Taillon to pitch

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The Chicago Cubs (55-53) are set to take on the 1st-place Cincinnati Reds (59-51) on Thursday (7:05 pm CT) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Ohio

Listen: 670 The Score and WRTO 1200

Cubs lineup:

1. Mike Tauchman RF

2. Nico Hoerner 2B

3. Ian Happ LF

4. Cody Bellinger CF

5. Dansby Swanson SS

6. Christopher Morel DH

7. Jemier Candelario 1B

8. Yan Gomes C

9. Nick Madrigal 3B

The Cubs are averaging 18 runs per game in August.

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Jameson Taillon (5-6, 5.46 ERA) on the mound against Luke Weaver (2-3, 6.80 ERA).

"He's electric. He's exciting. He's so important to our team."

David Ross on Christopher Morel during Cubs Live! pic.twitter.com/xhNhefRyBg

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 3, 2023

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