Cubs lineup vs. Rangers, Bote returns |
| - - Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 10:08 AM |
The Chicago Cubs are 3-2 in Cactus League action and will play against the Texas Rangers at 2:05 p.m. CT Wednesday afternoon at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.
Good news for the Cubs as David Bote will return to the lineup after being hit in the head three days ago on a pitch by veteran Madison Bumgarner.
Cubs lineup vs. Rangers
CF Ian Happ
3B David Bote
1B Cristhian Adames
DH Mark Zagunis
LF Johnny Field
2B Phillip Evans
SS Zack Short
Available Cubs position players available off the bench include Marzilli, Machin, Adduci, Borenstein, Higgins, Balaguert, Burks, Giambrone, and Court.
Cole Hamels will face his former team this afternoon as he will be on the mound for the Cubs against righty Edinson Volquez.
Other Cubs pitchers scheduled include Mills, Barnette, Maples, Mekkes, and De La Cruz.
Back in business. pic.twitter.com/kmDKBq2snw
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 27, 2019
Rangers lineup vs. Cubs
CF DeShields
2B Odor
SS Andrus
RF Mazara
3B Cabrera
LF Gallo
DH Pence
1B Guzman
C Sanchez
Cubs/Rangers from here today pic.twitter.com/VcmT66eHxe
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 27, 2019
