Goals need hits not strikeouts starting pitcher needs to last to the 7th inning
Key players to watch Ben Zobrist at Leadoff to see what he can manage to do with the spot of leadoff. he doesn't have to do much to be better the Happ at leadoff. Needs to make sure not to do too much and just hit into the gaps.
Jason Heyward if he continues his hits he will remain the best hitter in the Cubs line up. He just needs to keep with base hits and just hitting into the gaps
Tuesday's batting lineup for the two-game series finale between the Chicago Cubs (2-3) vs. the Cincinnati Reds (1-4) at 5:40 p.m. CDT at Great American Ballpark will be the following:
1. Ben Zobrist LF 2. Kris Bryant 3B 3. Anthony Rizzo 1B 4. Willson Contreras C 5. Addison Russell SS 6. Albert Almora Jr. CF 7. Javier Baez 2B 8. Jason Heyward RF 9. Jon Lester P
Veteran Jon Lester will be on the mound today for his second start of the season opposed by lefty Cody Reed.
There are some thunderstorms and high winds in the area coming in around 6 pm (chance of rain 94%), so hopefully, they will be able to play the game, and it won't be canceled. It will be televised on WGN-TV and MLB.TV.