Talk about a powerful 1-2 punch. The Cubs lineup tonight will feature Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant in the first two spots, the former getting his second straight start in the leadoff position. Jason Heyward moves down into the three-hole, with Javy maintaining his cleanup duties. He’ll be followed by Ian Happ (CF), Kyle Schwarber (LF), and Addison Russell. Victor Caratini spells Willson Contreras this evening and will bat in front of his battery-mate, Kyle Hendricks.
Kyle Hendricks is coming off of his best start of the season, though his defense let him down in what ended up being a walk-off win for the Giants.