You’d probably like to forget the last time the Cubs matched up with the Reds, but that awful four-game sweep happened so recently that it’s still fresh in most peoples’ minds. The Cubs were outscored 31-13 over the long weekend, giving away the final game with an extraordinary collapse.
Albert Almora Jr. will lead off and play center, followed by Jason Heyward in right and Javy Baez at third base. Kris Bryant will test out that balky left shoulder again today and could return to the active roster soon. Anthony Rizzo stays in his normal cleanup spot with Ben Zobrist batting fifth and playing second.