Morel hopes to have a solid second half of the season (David Banks - USA Today Sports)
Morel hopes to have a solid second half of the season (David Banks - USA Today Sports)

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Phillies: Christopher Morel at 2B, Frank Schwindel at DH


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton  ·  Senior Editor ·  

Game time

The Chicago Cubs (35-57) will battle the Philadelphia Phillies (49-43) on Friday (6:05 p.m. CT) at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.

TV information

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Radio information

670 The Score and zeyy, 1680

Vegas odds

Money line (ML): Cubs +115 (bet $100 to win $115), Phillies -140 (bet $140 to win $100)

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Cubs lineup

Rafael Ortega CF

Willson Contreras C

Seiya Suzuki RF

Ian Happ LF

Nico Hoerner SS

Patrick Wisdom 3B

Frank Schwindel DH

Alfonso Rivas 1B

Christopher Morel 2B

Pitching matchup

The Cubs will have Justin Steele (3-6, 4.15 ERA) on the mound against righty Kyle Gibson (5-3, 4.35 ERA).

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