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Chicago Cubs Opening Day lineup vs. Brewers: Nico Hoerner at leadoff, Cody Bellinger at cleanup


by - Senior Editor -

The Chicago Cubs are set to kick off their 2023 season with a highly anticipated home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, March 30th at 1:20 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. Fans across the country can catch the game on Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Wisconsin or tune in to 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200 for live coverage.

Cubs fans will be eager to see their team take the field with a new-look lineup, which features some exciting new additions. Leading off will be Nico Hoerner, who will be followed by shortstop Dansby Swanson. Ian Happ will take the number three spot in left field, while Cody Bellinger will cover center field and Trey Mancini will be the designated hitter. Yan Gomes will serve as catcher, with Eric Hosmer at first base, Patrick Wisdom at third base, and Miles Mastrobuoni rounding out the lineup in right field.

Pitching for the Cubs will be right-hander Marcus Stroman, who will face off against the Brewers' righty Corbin Burnes. Both teams will be looking to get off to a strong start and make a statement in their division.

Game time: The Chicago Cubs (0-0) will battle the Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) at 1:20 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Wisconsin

Listen: 670 The Score and TUDN WRTO 1200

Cubs lineup:

1. Nico Hoerner 2B

2. Dansby Swanson SS

3. Ian Happ LF

4. Cody Bellinger CF

5. Trey Mancini DH

6. Yan Gomes C

7. Eric Hosmer 1B

8. Patrick Wisdom 3B

9. Miles Mastrobuoni RF

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Marcus Stroman on the mound against righty Corbin Burnes.

ICYMI the 2023 Opening Day Roster:

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