Cubs' lineup versus Pirates: Javier Baez starting, Kyle Hendricks returning |
PITTSBURGH — The Chicago Cubs (45-40) will battle the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-43) at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. CDT. The matchup is the second installment of a 4-game series between the National League Central foes. The Pirates shellacked the Cubs in Monday's series opener, with the Buccos hitting five home runs and winning 18-5.
How to watch: The game will be televised on MLB.TV, NBC Sports Chicago and AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Feel free to visit CubsHQ.com during the game, as we will have a live game thread featuring one of our writers covering all of the action. If you have not joined our 100-percent free site, REGISTER HERE. It takes only 30 seconds to sign up for a full membership. Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have right-hander Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.36) on the mound against Pirates right-hander Joe Musgrove (6-7, 4.27). Hendricks is making his return from a shoulder injury that landed him on the injured list. Cubs' batting order: 1. Kyle Schwarber, LF 2. Kris Bryant, 3B 3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B 4. Javier Baez, SS 5. Willson Contreras, C 6. Jason Heyward, RF 7. Albert Almora Jr., CF 8. Addison Russell, 2B 9. Kyle Hendricks, P Here is tonight's #Cubs starting lineup. Pirates' batting order: 1. Adam Frazier, 2B 2. Bryan Reynolds, RF 3. Starling Marte, CF 4. Josh Bell, 1B 5. Corey Dickerson, LF 6. Colin Moran, 3B 7. Kevin Newman, SS 8. Jacob Stallings, C 9. Joe Musgrove, P Tonight's lineup, presented by @Honda.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/oQrQLYpNVY
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