Anthony Rizzo continues to build his reputation as the [insert hyperbolic superlative of choice] leadoff hitter, and he’ll be followed once again by Kris Bryant. Albert Almora Jr. is batting third with a lefty on the mound, Javy Baez will hit cleanup, and Willson Contreras bats fifth.
Addison Russell moves up to the six spot, Ben Zobrist is down at seven and playing right, and Ian Happ will bat eighth. That gives the Cubs seven right-handed batters in a row after Rizzo, which is a little concerning to me. Yes, they’re facing a lefty, but one with very distinct reverse splits.