The Chicago Cubs will be on your TV today, as WGN plans to televise this Spring contest against the Padres from Peoria Stadium. There’s just something right about Cubs baseball on WGN. It’s going to be weird when that’s all over.
In any case, Mike Montgomery is starting for the Cubs, though he’ll surely start the year out of the bullpen, as he has the last two seasons. When there’s an extended vacancy in the starting five, Montgomery is going to be the man to fill that spot, but he might not be the first one to replace a starter if it’s just going to be a spot-start (or two) – it’s probably better for his overall success and health to be more of a long-term replacement starter than a true swing-man.
Go Cubs.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (16-13) at San Diego Padres (16-10) – Sunday, March 24th at 2:10 CT on WGN, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Padres: Logan Allen (L)
versus
Cubs: Mike Montgomery (L)
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
- Mark Zagunis, RF
- Cristhian Adames, 3B
- David Bote, 2B
- Jim Adduci, 1B
- Addison Russell, SS
- Victor Caratini, C
- Johnny Field, LF
- Phillip Evans, DH
- Wynton Bernard, CF
San Diego Padres Lineup:
- Fernando Tatis, SS
- Austin Hedges, C
- Franmil Reyes, RF
- Wil Myers, CF
- Hunter Renfroe, LF
- Manuel Margot, DH
- Luis Urias, 2B
- Jose Pirela, 1B
- Greg Garcia, 3B