Cubs lineup vs. Twins, Happ at leadoff

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The Cubs will try to go for the impressive sweep of the Minnesota Twins.

Sunday's batting lineup for the final game of the series between the Cubs (46-35) and the Twins (35-44) at 1:20 p.m. CDT will be the following:

1. Ian Happ 3B

2. Jason Heyward CF

3. Ben Zobrist RF

4. Anthony Rizzo 1B

5. Javier Baez 2B

6. Kyle Schwarber LF

7. Willson Contreras C

8. Addison Russell SS

9. Jon Lester P

It will be a pitching battle between Lester (10-2, 2.18 ERA) and righty Lance Lynn (5-6, 4.81 ERA).

Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. get the day off after his cramping issues yesterday.

The game will be televised on WGN-TV and MLB TV.

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