The Cubs and the Pirates are set to kick things off in just a few minutes here, with Jon Lester on the mound for Chicago and Chad (not so) Kuhl on the mound for Pittsburgh (what do you want from me?).
The Cubs are in the middle of a tighter divisional race than I think we all realize, while the Pirates are deep in last place, but these are still must-win games for Chicago. With 11 straight games against the Cardinals, Reds, and Brewers up next, a strong foundation is important.
Let’s go Cubs.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (20-14) at Pittsburgh Pirates (10-22) – Tuesday, September 1st at 6:05 CT on MARQ, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Pirates: Chad Kuhl (R)
versus
Cubs: Jon Lester (L)
Chicago Cubs (discussion here):
1. Ian Happ, CF
2. Kris Bryant, 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Javy Baez, SS
5. Kyle Schwarber, LF
6. Willson Contreras, C
7. Jason Heyward, RF
8. Jose Martinez, DH
9. Jason Kipnis, 2B
Pittsburgh Pirates:
1. Erik Gonzalez, SS
2. Cole Tucker, CF
3. Kevin Newman, 2B
4. Josh Bell, 1B
5. Jacob Stallings, C
6. Colin Moran, DH
7. Ke’Bryan Hayes, 3B
8. Adam Frazier, LF
9. Jose Osuna, RF