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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Leads Off, Lester Tries to Hook Marlins on Opening Day

Ian Happ took the reins of the leadoff role right from the start of spring training and refused to hand them over to anyone, so he’s right there at the top of the order to open the 2018 season. He’ll be followed by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, the latter of whom will surely be in for an emotional homecoming.

Bryant finished the spring batting .366 with 11 strikeouts against nine walks, but had only one home run. The power will come, so that’s nothing to worry about it. What’s most important is that KB continues to bring that K/BB ratio closer to 1:1, which would put him among an elite group of hitters.