On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Baltimore Orioles in Maryland.
They are coming off a 5-2 win on Tuesday.
Dansby Swanson (who batted 8th) finished with two hits, one RBI and one run.
UPDATE: The Cubs won 9-7.
Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change
For Wednesday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Cubs 7/8 P. Crow-Armstrong CF A. Bregman 3B M. Busch 1B S. Suzuki DH I. Happ LF N. Hoerner 2B M. Conforto RF C. Kelly C D. Swanson SS C. Rea SP”
P. Crow-Armstrong CF A. Bregman 3B M. Busch 1B S. Suzuki DH I. Happ LF N. Hoerner 2B M. Conforto RF C. Kelly C D. Swanson SS
C. Rea SP
Swanson has been moved down to the 9th spot in the order on Wednesday.
The 2021 World Series Champion comes into the night batting .211 with 62 hits, 16 home runs, 58 RBIs, 57 runs and 10 stolen bases in 87 games.
He is in the middle of his fourth season playing for the Cubs (after seven with the Atlanta Braves).
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
Here’s what people were saying:
@Joe__Goes: “Lets win the series!”
@zachjonkman: “Would love a Pete homer for my mental health”
@reallywillb: “Colin Rea masterclass today. i can feel it”
@quadfatherjr: “2-5 need to start slugging”
Looking At The Cubs
The Cubs come into the night as the second-place team in the National League Central with a 51-40 record in 91 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 24-21 in 45 games on the road).
After the Orioles, the Cubs will remain on the road to visit the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night in Ohio.
Orioles Right Now
The Orioles come into Wednesday night as the last-place team in the American League East with a 42-50 record in 92 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and 24-24 in 48 games at home).
Following the Cubs, the Orioles will remain at home to host the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Orioles Series