The Cubs set a Game 3 lineup at PNC Park against the Pirates, keeping the same batting order and catcher as the previous night. The lineup includes Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Moises Ballesteros, Carson Kelly, and Dansby Swanson. Craig Counsell sticks with this group despite the Cubs scoring only one run while committing three errors and receiving two HBPs from Pittsburgh. Jameson Taillon starts for Chicago. His recent performance includes four earned runs on eight hits and a walk with five strikeouts, and he is described as unlikely to dominate but capable of throwing around 100 pitches. The Pirates counter with a lineup featuring Spencer Horwitz, Brandon Lowe, Bryan Reynolds, Nick Gonzales, Oneil Cruz, Konnor Griffin, Marcel Ozuna, and additional hitters listed.
"Tonight, Craig Counsell is going with the exact same Cubs lineup, down to the catcher, that scored one run last night, despite three errors and two HBPs gifted from the Pirates to the Cubs."
"Jameson Taillon's last start featured FOUR fewer home runs than the start before that, so ... progress! Unfortunately, he also allowed four earned runs on eight hits and a walk against just five strikeouts. That's just who he is this year. He is never likely to go out and dominate, but he can probably throw 100 pitches, regardless of what happens."
"One other note: Chandler's career splits are closer to neutral, but this season, lefties are KILLING him relative to righties (.352 wOBA vs .297 wOBA). Which kind of makes me surprised the Cubs didn't get Michael Conforto in there."
"Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 3 against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF; Nico Hoerner, 2B; Michael Busch, 1B; Alex Bregman, 3B; Ian Happ, LF; Seiya Suzuki, RF; Moises Ballesteros, DH; Carson Kelly, C; Dansby Swanson, SS"
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