Chicago Cubs Lineup: Alcantara Starts at DH, Kelly Moves Up
The Chicago Cubs have adjusted their lineup with Alcantara starting as DH and Kelly moving up for their matchup against the Detroit Tigers.
📍 Aftermath
The Chicago Cubs had Alcantara start at DH and Kelly move up in the lineup against the Detroit Tigers. The game was scheduled for July 21 but was delayed due to weather in the area. The outcome of the game and the impact of the lineup changes are not reported in the available headlines.
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The Chicago Cubs have implemented lineup changes for their game against the Detroit Tigers, featuring Alcantara in the designated hitter spot and Kelly moving up in the order. Coverage from Bleacher Nation highlights these specific roster shifts, while Fox News notes that Framber Valdez is pitching in a game where wind conditions at Wrigley Field are a factor.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the game will be delayed due to weather in the area. Future updates will likely focus on the start time following the weather delay and the outcome of the Tigers vs.
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Alcantara Starts at DH, Kelly Moves Up Bleacher Nation · 56d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
What changes were made to the Cubs lineup?
Alcantara is starting as the DH and Kelly has moved up in the lineup.
Why is the Tigers-Cubs game being delayed?
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the delay is due to weather in the area.
Who is the pitcher mentioned for the game?
Fox News identifies Framber Valdez as part of the MLB play for the game.
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