Cubs lineup vs. Rockies, Almora to leadoff |
Chicago Cubs are back on the road.
Friday night's batting lineup for the first game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs (8-8) and the Colorado Rockies (11-9) at 7:40 p.m. CDT at Coors Field will be the following: Albert Almora Jr. CF Javy Baez 2B Kris Bryant 3B Kyle Schwarber P Cubs manager Joe Maddon is sticking with the same lineup that scored eight runs against the rival Cardinals on Thursday. This is the first time this season that Maddon has the same lineup besides the pitcher for back-to-back games. Hendricks (0-1, 3.71 ERA) will be on the mound today opposed by righty Jon Gray (1-3, 6.23 ERA). Today's game will be televised on WGN-TV and MLB.TV. The weather might be an issue for tonight's game and Cubs Twitter posted the following message: "We are aware of the weather forecast in Denver and we'll do an adequate job of keeping you updated on the status of tonight's game." #Cubs vs. #Rockies. Arenado returns, Gerardo Parea in RF so he hasn't been suspended. pic.twitter.com/2gUOAwAv5U
