The Cubs are going for the sweep in Pittsburgh today, but it’s a bit bitter sweet, playing without Nico Hoerner, Matt Duffy, Jake Marisnick, and Jason Heyward (all of whom are on the IL), plus Anthony Rizzo, who’s getting a day off for his sore back, and Joc Pederson, who’s just getting a day off. That’s six players you might expect in the starting lineup on a semi-regular basis not in there today.
Fortunately, a revitalized Kyle Hendricks is taking the mound. And even though the Pirates have given him some of the most grief he’s faced this season, he’s a different pitcher now than he was at the start of the year.
Game Info
Chicago Cubs (26-22) at Pittsburgh Pirates (18-30) – Thursday, May 27th at 11:35 CT on MARQ, MLBN, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Pirates: Tyler Anderson (L)
versus
Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (R)
Chicago Cubs (Lineup Discussion):
1. Willson Contreras, C
2. Kris Bryant, 1B
3. Javy Baez, SS
4. Ian Happ, CF
5. David Bote, 3B
6. Rafael Ortega, LF
7. Patrick Wisdom, RF
8. Eric Sogard, 2B
9. Kyle Hendricks, P
Pittsburgh Pirates
1. Adam Frazier, 2B
2. Ben Gamel, LF
3. Bryan Reynolds, CF
4. Gregory Polanco, RF
5. Erik Gonzalez, 3B
6. Will Craig, 1B
7. Michael Perez, C
8. Kevin Newman, SS
9. Tyler Anderson, P