Chicago Cubs lineup vs. A's: Nico Hoerner at leadoff, Nick Madrigal at 3B

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Game time: The Chicago Cubs (2-4) will battle the Oakland A's (2-2) on Thursday (2:05 p.m. CT) at Sloan Park.

TV information: Marquee Sports Network

Cubs lineup:

1. Nico Hoerner 2B

2. Ian Happ LF

3. Cody Bellinger CF

4. Eric Hosmer 1B

5. Nick Madrigal 3B

6. Tucker Barnhart C

7. Tauchman RF

8. Nelson Velazquez DH

9. Zach McKinstry

Pitching matchup: The Cubs will have righty Marcus Stroman on the mound against lefty JP Sears.

Other pitchers scheduled to throw:

Rowan Wick

Michael Fulmer

Julian Merryweather

Anthony Kay

Tyler Duffey

Ryan Borucki

Bailey Horn

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