Ben Zobrist Bats 3rd, Jorge Soler Will DH For Cubs In Opener

(CBS) Cubs manager Joe Maddon has followed through on his hint that Ben Zobrist will bat third in the order.

Zobrist will follow Dexter Fowler and Jason Heyward in Chicago's order, which includes Jorge Soler at designated hitter Monday night in the season opener at the Los Angeles Angels.

Here's the full lineup:

Dexter Fowler CF
Jason Heyward RF
Ben Zobrist 2B
Anthony Rizzo 1B
Kris Bryant 3B
Kyle Schwarber LF
Jorge Soler DH
Miguel Montero C
Addison Russell SS

SP: Jake Arrieta

First pitch is at 9:05 p.m., and the game can be heard on the 670 The Score airwaves. The Cubs pregame show starts at 8:30 p.m.

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