Chicago Cubs Lineup: Hoerner Batting Second, Shaw Still in Right Field
The Chicago Cubs maintain key lineup positions and celebrate a milestone for Justin Dean during their series against the Blue Jays.
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The brief
The Chicago Cubs are facing the Blue Jays on Saturday, June 20. The lineup features Nico Hoerner batting second and Shaw remaining in right field.
The team aims to continue an offensive breakout against Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin. Coverage from MLB.com and the Chicago Sun-Times emphasizes the emotional achievement of Justin Dean, who recorded his first major-league hit after eight years in the Minor Leagues.
Meanwhile, Bleacher Nation and Bleed Cubbie Blue focus on the specific roster configurations and game timing. Future developments include the outcome of the game against Corbin and how the Blue Jays adjust their starting lineup following a blowout loss in the series opener, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
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Quick answers
Who is batting second for the Cubs?
Nico Hoerner is batting second.
Who is the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays?
The starting pitcher is Patrick Corbin.
What milestone did Justin Dean achieve?
Dean recorded his first major-league hit after spending eight years in the Minor Leagues.
Coverage (6)
- Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT live! Bleed Cubbie Blue · 9h ago
- Cubs look to build on offensive breakout against struggling Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin Fox News · 9h ago
- Blue Jays Lineup: Forced To Shake Starters Up After Brutal Blowout in Series Opener Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- The Cubs' Justin Dean's first major-league hit was a long time coming Chicago Sun-Times · 9h ago
- 'I almost cried': After 8 years in Minor Leagues, Dean notches 1st MLB hit MLB.com · 9h ago
- Chicago Cubs Lineup: Hoerner Batting Second, Shaw Still in Right Field Bleacher Nation · 9h ago
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