Kyle Schwarber remains in the leadoff spot, so we’re sure to get some commentary on how he loves to play close to home. Kris Bryant has likewise enjoyed Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park, and he’ll be batting second at third base. Anthony Rizzo is next, followed by All-Star starters Javy Báez and Willson Contreras.
Jason Heyward is in right, Addison Russell is at second, and Albert Almora Jr. is in center rounding things out. Given recent performance, that would mean the pitcher is the best hitter in the bottom third of the lineup, though the position players in question have had success against their opponent
Facing them will be 29-year-old Sonny Gray, who flashed all kinds of nasty stuff in Oakland before battling injuries and inconsistent performance.