Cubs lineup vs. Rays, Schwarber to DH |
The Chicago Cubs (83-66) will battle the Tampa Bay Rays at 6:10 p.m. CDT on Tuesday night televised on CSN Chicago. The Cubs are in sole possession of first place ahead of the Brewers by 3.5 games in the National League Central division.
The North Siders are currently 7-3 in their last ten games. Lefty starter Mike Montgomery will start for the defending World Champions opposed by righty Chris Archer. In 2017, Montgomery as a 6-8 record with an impressive 3.57 ERA and 90 strikeouts. Star slugger Kris Bryant has a day off on Tuesday as Javy Baez will take his spot at third base. Cubs lineup vs. Rays 1. Jon Jay CF 2. Ben Zobrist LF 3. Anthony Rizzo 1B 4. Willson Contreras C 5. Kyle Schwarber DH 6. Ian Happ 2B 7. Jason Heyward RF 8. Addison Russell SS 9. Javier Baez 3B Rays lineup vs. Cubs Kiermaier CF, Souza RF, Longoria 3B, Morrison 1B, Ramos C, Duda DH, Hechavarria SS, Dickerson LF, Miller 2B