CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are starting a new series in Colorado this weekend at Coors Field. Here’s a look at their lineup versus the southpaw, Austin Gomber.
Chicago Cubs Lineup:
- Ian Happ, LF
- Dansby Swanson, SS
- Seiya Suzuki, DH
- Cody Bellinger, RF
- Isaac Paredes, 3B
- Michael Busch, 1B
- Nico Hoerner, 2B
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
- Miguel Amaya, C
Now that Michael Busch starts all games (no matter the pitcher) and Dansby Swanson has already moved up in the Cubs lineup (based on merit), the batting order remains unchanged tonight even against a lefty. Everyone in their usual spot, Miguel Amaya back behind the plate.
Colorado Rockies Lineup:
- Charlie Blackmon, DH
- Ezequiel Tovar, SS
- Brenton Doyle, CF
- Ryan McMahon, 3B
- Brendan Rodgers, 2B
- Michael Toglia, 1B
- Nolan Jones, LF
- Hunter Goodman, C
- Jordan Beck, RF
Pitching Matchup:
Chicago Cubs: Javier Assad, RHP
Javier Assad has had a nice little run here lately – at least, in terms of results: 2.92 ERA over his last seven starts. And while the first three outings in that stretch were shorter with too many walks, he’s better locked-in recently, recording at least two outs into the sixth inning four times in a row. It’s never easy to pitch at Coors Field, though. So we’ll see how he does tonight. Just finishing the season healthy and strong would be a win at this point.
Colorado Rockies: Austin Gomber, LHP
Austin Gomber hasn’t had a good season overall (4.50 ERA, 4.79 FIP), but has put together five nice starts in a row: 3.00 ERA, 33.0 IP. His last one was his best of the season, with eight innings of one-run ball against the Atlanta Braves with five hits, no walks, and six strikeouts.
Broadcast Info:
Chicago Cubs (75-71) vs Colorado Rockies (55-92) at 7:40 pm CT – Marquee Sports Network, 670 The Score
- Hayden Wesneski, SP
- Julian Merryweather, RP
- Justin Steele, SP
- Jorge Lopez, RP
- Nick Madrigal, IF
- Ben Brown, RP
- Colten Brewer, RP
- Yency Almonte, RP
- Luke Little, RP
- Adbert Alzolay, RPs
- Kris Bryant, 1B/OF
- Lucas Gilbreath, RP
- Cal Quantril, SP
- Antonio Senatela, SP
- Daniel Bard, RP
- German Marquez, SP
- Dakota Hudson, SP