Cubs lineup vs. Nationals, Schwarber out

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WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Chicago Cubs (92-70) will battle the Washington Nationals in game two of the NLDS at 4:31 p.m. CDT on Saturday afternoon televised on TBS.

Lefty veteran Jon Lester will start for the defending World Champions opposed by Geo Gonzalez.

In 2017, Lester has a 13-8 record with a 4.33 ERA and 180 strikeouts.

Cubs lineup vs. Nationals

1. Albert Almora Jr. CF

2. Kris Bryant 3B

3. Anthony Rizzo 1B

4. Willson Contreras C

5. Addison Russell SS

6. Ben Zobrist RF

7. Javy Baez 2B

8. Ian Happ LF

9. Jon Lester P

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