Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Marlins: Cody Bellinger returns, Nelson Velazquez at DH |
Tony Crumpton
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- Friday, April 28 2023
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Miami Marlins on Friday night (5:40 pm CT) in what promises to be a fun matchup between the two teams.
The Cubs come into the game with an impressive record of 14-10, while the Marlins are 13-13. The Cubs lineup for the game features some notable changes, with Cody Bellinger returning to the starting lineup after missing several games due to injury. Bellinger will be playing center field and batting sixth in the order. Nico Hoerner will lead off for the Cubs, playing second base. Dansby Swanson will bat second and play shortstop, while Ian Happ will be in left field batting third. Seiya Suzuki will be in right field and bat cleanup, while Trey Mancini will play first base and bat fifth. Patrick Wisdom will be at third base and bat seventh, with Yan Gomes catching and batting eighth. Nelson Velazquez will be the designated hitter and bat ninth. On the pitching side, the Cubs will send Marcus Stroman to the mound. Stroman has been the ace of the Cubs rotation so far this season, with a 2-2 record and an impressive 2.17 ERA. Stroman has a 1.90 ERA in his first 14 road starts as a Cub. He will be facing off against lefty Jesus Luzardo, who has a 2-1 record and a 3.62 ERA. Fans can catch the game on Marquee Sports Network or Bally Sports Sun, as well as listen on 670 The Score or Fox Sports 940 AM. TV information: Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Sun Listen: 670 The Score and Fox Sports 940 AM Cubs lineup: 1. Nico Hoerner 2B 2. Dansby Swanson SS 3. Ian Happ LF 4. Seiya Suzuki RF 5. Trey Mancini 1B 6. Cody Bellinger CF 7. Patrick Wisdom 3B 8. Yan Gomes C 9. Nelson Velazquez DH Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty ace Marcus Stroman (2-2, 2.17 ERA) on the mound against lefty Jesus Luzardo (2-1, 3.62 ERA). The #Cubs today reinstated OF Cody Bellinger from the paternity leave list and designated C Luis Torrens for assignment. pic.twitter.com/pz2N5pgEIL
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Game highlights of Thursday's win:
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