Today, the Chicago Cubs start fresh after a frustrating series against the Indians.
Indeed, the Giants are in town for a three-game set, and are leading things off with a lefty. Here’s how the Cubs will respond.
- Ben Zobrist, RF
- Albert Almora Jr., CF
- Kris Bryant, 3B
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Willson Contreras, C
- Javy Baez, 2B
- Ian Happ, LF
- Addison Russell, SS
- Kyle Hendricks, P
Today’s Giants starter, Derek Holland, has some fairly significant and traditional lefty/right splits this seasons (in fact, all three Giants starters this weekend do), which makes lineup construction a no-brainer for Joe Maddon.
Versus Lefties: .176 wOBA
Versus Righties: .357 wOBA
So, sorry, Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward, but I don’t think you’re starting today or Sunday. Meanwhile, today, the lineup is loaded with righties – aside from Anthony Rizzo – and ready to do some damage.
The Series Preview will be out shortly, and, as usual, we’ll have your full Pre-Gamin’ closer to game time (1:20 CT).