Daniel Descalso is in the leadoff spot and playing second base with Ben Zobrist batting second in right. That means two of the Cubs’ primary No. 1 hitters are bunched at the top, which should be interesting. It also means Kris Bryant is getting a day off, perhaps to just clear his head a bit and try to hit the reset button.
Anthony Rizzo is at first, Javy Báez is at short, Jason Heyward is in center, and Willson Contreras is catching. Kyle Schwarber, who has been waving awkwardly at too many breaking balls lately, is in left for this one.