Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has opted to go with veteran David Ross behind the plate for Friday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Maddon has made a number of personnel moves. Kyle Schwarber started in right field for the wild-card game, but will move over to left. Kris Bryant goes from left to third base as Tommy La Stella will sit.
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Fowler (S) | CF |
| 2 | Kyle Schwarber (L) | RF |
| 3 | Kris Bryant | 3B |
| 4 | Anthony Rizzo (L) | 1B |
| 5 | Starlin Castro | 2B |
| 6 | Chris Coghlan (L) | LF |
| 7 | Addison Russell | SS |
| 8 | David Ross | C |
| 9 | Jon Lester | P |
Jon Lester gets the start for Chicago and will face former Boston Red Sox teammate John Lackey.
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny counters with Yadier Molina behind the plate and rookie Stephen Piscotty at first base.
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Carpenter (L) | 3B |
| 2 | Stephen Piscotty | 1B |
| 3 | Matt Holliday | LF |
| 4 | Jayson Heyward (L) | CF |
| 5 | Jhonny Peralta | SS |
| 6 | Randal Grichuk | RF |
| 7 | Yadier Molina | C |
| 8 | Kolten Wong (L) | 2B |
| 9 | John Lackey | P |