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by Tony Crumpton |
Friday's batting lineup for the game between the Cubs (52-38) and the Padres (49-46) at 9:10 p.m. CDT will be the following:
1. Anthony Rizzo 1B
2. Albert Almora Jr. CF
3. Kris Bryant 3B
4. Javier Baez 2B
5. Willson Contreras C
6. Addison Russell SS
7. Ben Zobrist RF
8. Ian Happ LF
9. Tyler Chatwood P
It will be a pitching battle between Chatwood (3-5, 5.01 ERA) and lefty Clayton Richard (7-8, 4.50).
Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo is back in the leadoff spot which is the 16th time in his career. Joe Maddon is trying to get Rizzo going as he is 0-for-19 since June 16.
The Cubs game will be televised on NBC Sports Chicago.
Tony Crumpton can be reached at tony@cubshq.com