Cubs lineup vs. Cardinals, Russell out

Russell is still out with shoulder soreness

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Friday, May 12 2017

The Chicago Cubs (17-17) will play against their rival St. Louis Cardinals (19-14) at 7:15 p.m. CDT on Friday night at Busch Stadium televised on the MLB Network.

Newcomer Eddie Butler will take the mound for the defending World Champions and rookie Jeimer Canderlario will make his third straight start at third base as slugger Kris Bryant will play in the outfield.

The Cubs are currently in fourth place in the National League Central behind the Cardinals, Reds, and Brewers.

Cubs batting lineup vs. Cardinals

1. Kyle Schwarber LF

2. Kris Bryant RF

3. Anthony Rizzo 1B

4. Ben Zobrist 2B

5. Jeimer Candelario 3B

6. Willson Contreras C

7. Javier Baez SS

8. Eddie Butler P

9. Albert Almora Jr CF

Cardinals lineup vs. Cubs