The Cubs have just two games left against the Cardinals this season. Here’s the lineup for tonight’s matchup between Drew Smyly and Adam Wainwright at Busch Stadium.
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
- Nick Madrigal, 2B
- Seiya Suzuki, RF
- Ian Happ, LF
- Franmil Reyes, DH
- Nico Hoerner, SS
- Rafael Ortega, CF
- Yan Gomes, C
- Alfonso Rivas, 1B
- Zach McKinstry, 3B
SP: Drew Smyly, LHP
Willson Contreras remains out of the lineup with an ankle injury, leaving Yan Gomes on the hook for another game behind the plate. Meanwhile, the Cubs third catcher and part-time first baseman, P.J. Higgins, is on the bench in favor of the left-handed Alfonso Rivas.
With Rafael Ortega and Zack McKinstry each grabbing an increasingly rare start, plus Ian Happ in left, that’s four left-handed bats against Wainwright today. Note, however, that he’s actually been tougher against right-handers this season.
As usual, we’ll have your full Pre-Gamin’ post closer to game time (6:15 CT).