
Cubs vs. Pirates: Lineups, TV info, Notes, Game thread |
The Cubs will have a healthy Kris Bryant and Steve Souza Jr. return from injury today as they begin their road series against Pittsburgh.
When and Where: The Cubs (20-14) will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-22) at PNC Park on Monday at 6:05 PM CT.
Television info: The game will be on Marquee Sports Network and ATT SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Radio info: Game can be heard on 670 The Score and KDKA-FM 93.7
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Cubs Lineup:
Get on the bus. ?? pic.twitter.com/cZyEiH4xjy
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 1, 2020
Pirates Lineup:
The hot corner. ??#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/jUzvZmRfEB
— Pirates (@Pirates) September 1, 2020
Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Jon Lester (2-1, 4.55 ERA) on the mound against righty Chad Kuhl (1-1, 2.52 ERA).
Pregame notes:
David Ross on J-Hey: "He's a leader in so many ways" pic.twitter.com/IlAuNpM44x
— CubsHQ.com (@ChicagoCubsHQ) September 1, 2020
David Ross says Kris Bryant will be in the #Cubs lineup today
— CubsHQ.com (@ChicagoCubsHQ) September 1, 2020
Steve Souza is back with the Cubs from his injury too pic.twitter.com/DBmbkPw917
From Cubs notes: Happ 1.104 OPS from the leadoff spot, tops in majors among batters with at least 50 plate appearances at the leadoff spot.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) September 1, 2020