With wins over the Cubs on Friday and Saturday afternoon, the Royals have already won this series. But they’re looking to complete the sweep today. Alec Mills will go for Chicago and the right-hander Carlos Hernández is pitching for Kansas City. Here’s David Ross’ lineup in the finale.
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
1. Rafael Ortega, CF
2. Frank Schwindel, 1B
3. Ian Happ, LF
4. Patrick Wisdom, 3B
5. Matt Duffy, 2B
6. Jason Heyward, RF
7. Austin Romine, C
8. Sergio Alcantara, SS
9. Alec Mills, P
It’s a pretty standard group for the Cubs today, with Austin Romine tagging Robinson Chirinos out behind the plate.
You’ll also note Sergio Alcantara pushing Matt Duffy back to second, which pushes David Bote to the bench. Meanwhile, Ian Happ is back in there in left field, which pushes Michael Hermosillo to the bench. So, yes, the frustrating decision to start Jason Heyward almost everyday continues and it’s coming at the expense of Happ and Hermosillo. I don’t really understand it and I’m kinda sick of complaining about it.
As usual, we’ll have your full Pre-Gamin’ post closer to game time (1:20 CT).