Joe Maddon said he would have a normal lineup for Sunday’s finale with the Brewers as the Cubs look to get closer to nailing down the best record in the National League. Maddon planned to give his regulars two days off. Kris Bryant talked his way into Saturday’s lineup and Addison Russell was used in a pinch-hitting role both days.
The Cubs enter play Sunday with a Major League best record of 94-54, 40 games over .500, and six games better in the loss column than the Nationals (88-60). The Cubs remain the only team in baseball with 90 wins on the season.