Joe Maddon has done this for the past few years to give a slumping offense a boost and it’s worked, so why not try it again. The greatest leadoff hitter of all-time is back. Anthony Rizzo is hitting first in the Cubs lineup, as they start a weekend series against the Cardinals.
Kyle Schwarber has been leading off for the Cubs for a while, but he’s not starting on Friday. Carlos González is in left, batting third. David Bote is at second, while Victor Caratini gets the start behind the plate.
Rizzo has a .996 OPS in 45 starts as the leadoff hitter, with 11 home runs and 24 runs scored.
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