What is Chicago Cubs Game 1 lineup? NL Wildcard vs. San Diego Padres

Rodney Knuppel

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What is Chicago Cubs Game 1 lineup? NL Wildcard vs. San Diego Padres image

Wrigley Field is going to be ready to rock on Tuesday afternoon.

The sun will be shining, and nearly 80 degrees at first pitch.

"October" Baseball, despite it being the final day of September sees beautiful warm weather.

Expect a full crowd and loud bleacher bums for Game 1 of the wildcard series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres.

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Manager Craig Counsell has announced his game 1 lineup for the home team.

1. Michael Busch, 1B

2. Nico Hoerner, 2B

3. Ian Happ, LF

4. Kyle Tucker, DH

5. Seiya Suzuki, RF

6. Carson Kelly, C

7. Pete Crow-Armstong, CF

8. Dansby Swanson, SS

9. Matt Shaw, 3B

P. Matthew Boyd, P

First pitch is set for 2:08pm CT.

The two teams have not met since April 16 when the Padres won that game 4-2. The two teams will meet up again on Wednesday for Game 2.

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Rodney Knuppel

Rodney Knuppel is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. When not watching, listening or writing about sports, Rodney enjoys following the travels of his three kids, who are all active in their own sports and activities. A huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rodney also enjoys St. Louis Blues hockey and is a big Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan.