Wrigley Field is about to see its first NLCS action in 12 years with Game 3 now just hours away, as the New York Mets look to build on a 2-0 lead against the Chicago Cubs.
The Mets are sticking with their winning lineup from Sunday night, leaving Lucas Duda at first base despite an 0-for-3 performance in Game 2.
METS LINEUP
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Granderson (L) | RF |
| 2 | David Wright | 3B |
| 3 | Daniel Murphy (L) | 2B |
| 4 | Yoenis Cespedes | CF |
| 5 | Lucas Duda (L) | 1B |
| 6 | Travis d'Arnaud | C |
| 7 | Michael Conforto (L) | LF |
| 8 | Wilmer Flores | SS |
| 9 | Jacob deGrom (L) | P |
They'll send to the mound right-hander Jacob deGrom, who won both of his starts in the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Meanwhile, Jorge Soler will return to the Cubs' lineup Tuesday, replacing Chris Coghlan in right field. Coghlan went 0-for-4 in Game 2, and is just 1-for-10 so far in the postseason.
CUBS LINEUP
| NO. | PLAYER | POS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Fowler (S) | CF |
| 2 | Kyle Schwarber (L) | LF |
| 3 | Kris Bryant | 3B |
| 4 | Anthony Rizzo (L) | 1B |
| 5 | Starlin Castro | 2B |
| 6 | Jorge Soler | RF |
| 7 | Miguel Montero (L) | C |
| 8 | Kyle Hendricks | P |
| 9 | Javier Baez | SS |
Kyle Hendricks hasn't pitched since Game 2 of the NLDS, when he was pulled after giving up three runs after 4 2/3 innings. The right-hander has also been slotted eighth in the batting order by manager Joe Maddon.
