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