Madrigal will bat leadoff against the White Sox
Madrigal will bat leadoff against the White Sox

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. White Sox: Nick Madrigal to leadoff, Eric Hosmer at cleanup


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

It's rivalry time, even though it's only spring training!

Game time: The Chicago Cubs (9-4) will battle the Chicago White Sox (6-5) on Friday (2:05 p.m. CT) at Sloan Park.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network

Cubs lineup:

1. Nick Madrigal 2B

2. Ian Happ LF

3. Cody Bellinger CF

4. Eric Hosmer 1B

5. Edwin Rios 3B

6. Luis Torrens DH

7. Mike Tauchman RF

8. Zach McKinstry SS

9. Tucker Barnhardt C

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have Drew Smyly (0-1, 11.25 ERA) on the mound against Lucas Giolito (0-1, 9.00 ERA).

Pitchers scheduled to throw include Adbert Alzolay, Ryan Borucki, Brad Boxberger and Caleb Kilian.

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