Cubs lineup vs. Royals: Ian Happ to leadoff, Kris Bryant in cleanup spot |
Tony Crumpton
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- Tuesday, March 02 2021
The Chicago Cubs are playing baseball again at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ.
Tuesday's lineup has been released for the Cubs for the 7-inning game against the Kansas City Royals at 2:05 pm. CT (TV: Marquee Sports Network).
Ian Happ DH
Nico Hoerner 2B
Kris Bryant 3B
Nick Martini LF
Rafael Ortega CF
Ildemaro Vargas SS
Youngster Adbert Alzolay will be the starting pitcher today.
Other Cubs pitchers scheduled to pitch include Gray Fenter, Juan Gámez, Jonathon Holder, Jake Jewell, Brendon Little, Dillon Maples, Duane Underwood Jr., and Dan Winkler.
Waking up to another day of baseball. ??#CubTogether @SloanParkMesa pic.twitter.com/qRineQPngq
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 2, 2021
The Royals lineup is as follows:
Merrifield RF
Benintendi LF
Perez C
O'Hearn 1B
Dozier 3B
Matias DH
Alberto 2B
Starling CF
Fox SS
Pitcher Jakob Junis will be on the mound for the Royals.
Hey, @JimDeshaies...we get to broadcast baseball today. Between us? I’m excited.
— Jon Sciambi (@BoogSciambi) March 2, 2021
Cubs on @WatchMarquee this afternoon! See if Boog is willing to change his nickname to Ham. He was a catcher after all.
— Jim Deshaies (@JimDeshaies) March 2, 2021
