Cubs Keep Same Lineup For Game 7 Of World Series

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(CBS) The Cubs will utilize the same lineup in Game 7 of the World Series that earned them the win in Game 6.

Kyle Schwarber will hit second, rookie Willson Contreras will catch right-hander Kyle Hendricks, Jason Heyward will bat eighth and play right field and second baseman Javier Baez will stay in the ninth slot.

Hendricks (1-1, 1.31 ERA in postseason) will oppose Indians ace right-hander Corey Kluber (4-1, 0.89 ERA), who has beaten the Cubs twice in this World Series. Left-hander Jon Lester will be available in relief out of the bullpen.

First pitch of Game 7 on Wednesday is at 7 p.m., and the hometown call can be heard on 670 The Score.

Here's a look at Chicago's lineup:

Dexter Fowler, CF
Kyle Schwarber, DH
Kris Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Ben Zobrist, LF
Addison Russell, SS
Willson Contreras, C
Jason Heyward, RF
Javy Baez, 2B