The White Sox have taken the first four games of the season, but there’s still two remaining. Let’s see if Alec Mills and this group of Cubs hitters can take down Lance Lynn and the White Sox.
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
1. Rafael Ortega, LF
2. Frank Schwindel, 1B
3. Ian Happ, DH
4. Patrick Wisdom, 3B
5. Matt Duffy, 2B
6. Jason Heyward, RF
7. Michael Hermosillo, CF
8. Robinson Chirinos, C
9. Sergio Alcantara, SS
Lance Lynn has been a lot tougher on fellow righties (.220 wOBA) than lefties this season, but lefties (.289 wOBA) are still not doing much damage overall.
Even still, the Cubs got four lefties/switch hitters in the lineup by putting Ian Happ at DH, Sergio Alcantara at short, and Rafael Ortega and Jason Heyward in the outfield corners.
That also opens up center field for Michael Hermosillo, who made some dazzling catches last night.
As usual, we’ll have your full Pre-Gamin’ post closer to game time (6:10 CT).