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Pirates, Cubs set wild-card lineups; Sean Rodriguez starting

By Stephen J. Nesbitt / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 8 years ago

Here is the Pirates lineup for tonight's N.L. wild-card game:

Gregory Polanco RF

Josh Harrison 3B

Andrew McCutchen CF

Starling Marte LF

Francisco Cervelli C

Neil Walker 2B

Jordy Mercer SS

Sean Rodriguez 1B

Gerrit Cole RHP

Pirates going for speed and defense over power potential. Harrison in for Aramis Ramirez. Rodriguez in for Pedro Alvarez.

Rodriguez, a defensive specialist, was selected to start at first over Alvarez and Michael Morse. Rodriguez is batting .246 with a .281 on-base percentage this season. He is batting .333 in 79 plate appearances since Aug. 1.

Cubs lineup: 

Dexter Fowler CF

Kyle Schwarber RF

Kris Bryant LF

Anthony Rizzo 1B

Tommy La Stella 3B

Starlin Castro 2B

Miguel Montero C

Addison Russell SS

Jake Arrieta RHP