Cubs lineup vs. Marlins, Ben Zobrist to leadoff |
The Northsiders are going for an impressive eight games in a row tonight! The Cubs have won 16 out of 20 for the first time since the 2016 title season.
The Chicago Cubs (19-12) will battle the last-place Miami Marlins (9-24) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on Monday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. How to watch: The game will be televised on MLB.TV, NBC Sports Chicago Plus, and Fox Sports Florida. Feel free to visit CubsHQ.com during the game as we will have a live game thread covering the ballgame with one of our writers. If you haven't joined our 100% free site, REGISTER HERE . It takes only 30 seconds to get a full membership. Cubs lineup vs. Marlins: Ben Zobrist RF Kris Bryant 3B Javier Baez SS David Bote 2B Lineup notes: Javy Baez has 22 extra base hits which are tied for the major league lead. The 22 extra-base hits are tied for second all-time with the Cubs through first 31 games since Hack Wilson's 22 in 1908 according to Cubs notes. Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have veteran Cole Hamels (3-0, 3.19 ERA) on the mound against righty Sandy Alcantara (1-3, 4.86 ERA). Hamels has been exceptional against the Marlins in his career with a 1.80 ERA in 14 career starts. Baseball: Ain’t it grand?#EverybodyIn @FellowesBrands pic.twitter.com/Ba0gRuRLTn 21 years ago today. #KidK pic.twitter.com/7hsHU1ihEM
