Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Reds: Ben Zobrist at leadoff, Schwarber at cleanup

by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 3:42 PM

The Chicago Cubs (82-69) will battle the Cincinnati Reds (71-81) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. CDT.

How to watch: The game will be televised on MLB.TV, Fox Sports Ohio, and WGN.

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Cubs lineup:

Here is tonight's #Cubs starting lineup.

Game preview: https://t.co/DFCF0c8TFN #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/0OTFzIm5xc
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 18, 2019

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have lefty Jon Lester (13-10, 4.59 ERA) on the mound against righty Tyler Mahle (2-11, 5.11 ERA).

Lester has a 8-4 record with a 4.37 ERA in 15 starts at Wrigley Field this season.

Cubs-Cardinals probables: Kyle Hendricks (11-9, 3.26) vs. Jack Flaherty (10-8, 3.05); ?LHP José Quintana (13-8, 4.37) vs. Michael Wacha (6-7, 4.76); ?LHP Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.92) vs. Dakota Hudson (16-7, 3.35); Yu Darvish (6-7, 4.02) vs. Miles Mikolas (9-14, 4.29)
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) September 18, 2019