Mets, Brewers, Braves, Reds, Dodgers … those are the Cubs next five opponents and 16 games. To put that in perspective, that’s three first place teams and the Brewers, who’ve beaten the Cubs 4 out of 6 times already. It’s not unfair to say that these next two weeks could ultimately define the rest of the Cubs season.
Let’s hope they get out to a good start behind Jake Arrieta tonight. At least things have been trending up?
Hey. Hi. Hello. The Cubs have a 109 wRC+ since last Monday, 7th best in MLB, 4th best in the NL. #PositiveVibesOnly
— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) April 20, 2021
Game Info
New York Mets (7-4) at Chicago Cubs (6-9) – Tuesday, April 20th at 6:40 CT on Marquee Sports Network, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Mets: Taijuan Walker (R)
versus
Cubs: Jake Arrieta (R)
Chicago Cubs (Lineup Discussion):
1. Ian Happ, CF
2. Willson Contreras, C
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Kris Bryant, 3B
5. Joc Pederson, LF
6. Javy Baez, SS
7. Jason Heyward, RF
8. David Bote, 2B Eric Sogard (Bote feeling sick in the stomach, per Cubs)
9. Jake Arrieta, P
New York Mets:
1. Brandon Nimmo, CF
2. Francisco Lindor, SS
3. Dom Smith, LF
4. Pete Alonso, 1B
5. Michael Conforto, RF
6. Jeff McNeil, 2B
7. J.D. Davis, 3B
8. James McCann, C
9. Taijuan Walker, P