Cubs lineup vs. Brewers, La Stella to start |
The Chicago Cubs (77-65) will battle the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:20 PM CDT on Sunday afternoon televised on ABC 7 Chicago. The Cubs are in sole possession of first place ahead of the Cardinals and Brewers by only three games in the National League Central division.
The North Siders are currently 5-5 in their last ten games and 34-20 since the All-Star break. Righty Kyle Hendricks will start for the defending World Champions opposed by righty Zach Davies. In 2017, Hendricks has a 6-4 record with 3.29 ERA and 96 strikeouts. Since returning from the disabled list, he is 2-1 with a 2.36 ERA in nine starts. Kris Bryant will be in left field for the first time since June 26 and Tommy La Stella gets a rare start at third base. Cubs lineup vs. Brewers 1. Jon Jay CF 2. Tommy La Stella 3B 3. Kris Bryant LF 4. Anthony Rizzo 1B 5. Ian Happ 2B 6. Javy Baez SS 7. Jason Heyward RF 8. Rene Rivera C 9. Kyle Hendricks P Brewers lineup vs. Cubs Thames 1B, Walker 2B, Braun LF, Shaw 3B, Perez RF, Vogt C, Broxton CF, Arcia SS, Davies P
