Although the fun was ultimately spoiled by an especially erratic bullpen, Jon Lester left his first start of the season with no hits allowed through the first five frames. Hopefully, then, he can follow suit with Tyler Chatwood, following up a brilliant 2020 debut with an even stronger second act.
David Bote is leading off today instead of Kris Bryant, who self reported some symptoms, and a few other regulars have the day off, as well. We talked about the lineup decisions, as well as Pirates starter Steven Brault, earlier today.
Go Cubs.
Game Info
Pittsburgh Pirates (2-6) at Chicago Cubs (6-2) – Sunday, August 2nd at 1:20 CT on MARQ, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Pirates: Steven Brault (L)
versus
Cubs: Jon Lester (L)
Chicago Cubs:
1. David Bote, 3B
2. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
3. Javy Baez, SS
4. Willson Contreras, C
5. Kyle Schwarber, LF
6. Steven Souza Jr., RF
7. Josh Phegley, DH
8. Nico Hoerner, 2B
9. Albert Almora Jr., CF
Pittsburgh Pirates:
1. Adam Frazier, 2B
2. Kevin Newman, SS
3. Jose Osuna, 1B
4. Colin Moran, DH
5. Phillip Evans, LF
6. Cole Tucker, CF
7. Guillermo Heredia, RF
8. Jacob Stallings, C
9. Erik Gonzalez, 3B