The forecast in Cincinnati calls for at least a 35 percent chance of scattered/isolated thunderstorms from about 1pm ET through the rest of the day, but you know the Cubs and Reds are going to do everything they can to get this in. I guess that means Joe Maddon’s got his mudders out there for this one.
Albert Almora Jr. returns to the leadoff spot against a righty starter who’s been worse against righties when pitching at home. He’s followed by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, with the hot-hitting Addison Russell moving up to the cleanup spot.
Kyle Schwarber likewise bumps up a spot with Vic Caratini slotting in sixth and catching.