Kyle Schwarber To Bat 5th, Chris Coghlan In Right Field For Cubs In Game 1
(CBS) Kyle Schwarber will serve as designated hitter and bat fifth for the Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series against the Indians on Tuesday night.
The only other surprise in the lineup was that Chris Coghlan will play right field, as Jason Heyward sits in the opener.
The Cubs will start left-hander Jon Lester, while the Indians counter with right-hander Corey Kluber.
Here's a look at the Cubs' lineup:
Dexter Fowler, CF
Kris Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Ben Zobrist, LF
Kyle Schwarber, DH
Javier Baez, 2B
Chris Coghlan, RF
Addison Russell, SS
David Ross, C
First pitch comes at 7:08 p.m. from Progressive Field, and you go hear the hometown call on 670 The Score.
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