For the second straight day, the Cubs are rolling with a relatively “regular” looking lineup, featuring Ben Zobrist at the top. Zobrist is obviously not going to start everyday this season, but I’m willing to bet he leads off when he does.
It’s entirely possible, in fact, that we could see two of the other second basemen – Ian Happ and Daniel Descalso – lead off when they’re in there at that spot, as well. That sort of arrangement would allow the meat of the lineup to stick in their usual spots no matter who steps in next to Javy Baez up the middle.
Jose Quintana is starting for the Cubs today and will bat for himself. We’re getting closer. Go Cubs.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (14-9) vs. Colorado Rockies (9-12) – Sunday, March 17th at 3:05 on CSN-C, audio on MLB.com
Starting Pitchers
Rockies: Chad Bettis (R)
versus
Cubs: Jose Quintana (L)
Colorado DiamondRockies:
- Garrett Hampson, SS
- Ian Desmond, CF
- Daniel Murphy, DH
- Mark Reynolds, 1B
- David Dahl
- Pat Valaika, 3B
- Ryan McMahon, 2B
- Noel Cuevas, RF
- Tony Wolters, C
Chicago Cubs:
- Ben Zobrist, 2B
- Javy Baez, SS
- Anthony Rizzo, 1B
- Kris Bryant, 3B
- Kyle Schwarber, LF
- Jason Heyward, RF
- Albert Almora Jr., CF
- Victor Caratini, C
- Jose Quintana, P