So this is what winning a video game or 2 in September seems like? Heres the Cubs lineup for the ending versus the Twins (and Alec Mills follow-up to a no-hitter).
Chicago Cubs Lineup:.
1. Ian Happ, CF2. Kris Bryant, 3B3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B4. Willson Contreras, C5. Kyle Schwarber, LF6. Javy Baez, SS7. Jason Heyward, RF8. David Bote, DH9. Nico Hoerner, 2B.
Michael Pineda has actually made simply three starts this season, since he was out serving an 60-game suspension for the usage of a banned diuretic (which assists obstruct the detection of other prohibited compounds). He served 21 of those games last season and the rest here in 2020. That wasnt actually the only time he was suspended for something like this. Back in 2014, Pineda was ejected from a start and suspended for 10 video games after the home plate umpire was informed to pine tar on his neck (utilized for a much better grip on the baseball) by Red Sox manager John Farrell.
As usual, well have your complete Pre-Gamin post closer to game time (7:15 CT).
As for the lineup, itself, the only genuine choices today consist of David Bote at DH, which feels like the right call on the majority of days, and Nico Hoerner at second base rather of Kipnis. Kipnis is likely going to be the beginning 2nd baseman in the playoffs, however more rest now is an advantage, particularly as he was dealing with some small bumps and bruises earlier this month.
When it comes to his performance, Pineda has been a precisely split-neutral righty for his career, although he has faced 37 lefties and 36 righties this season, with lefties doing a HECK of a lot much better than their equivalents: (.324 wOBA vs..201 wOBA). The majority of the Cubs do not in fact have that much experience against Pineda, aside from Cameron Maybin (5-17, 2B, BB, 4Ks), but theyll all get a good take a look at him today.
He served 21 of those games last season and the rest here in 2020. Back in 2014, Pineda was ejected from a start and suspended for 10 games after the home plate umpire was signaled to pine tar on his neck (utilized for a better grip on the baseball) by Red Sox supervisor John Farrell.
