Cubs-Nationals Game 5: NLDS Lineups, Starting Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs' World Series title defense is on the line in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals.
The Cubs were shut out by 5–0 in Game 4 after Stephen Strasburg struck out 12 batters and allowed just three hits. The nail in the coffin came in the eighth inning when Michael A. Taylor hit a grand slam into right field.
The winner of Thursday night's game will face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night for Game 1 of the NLCS. Los Angeles has already announced that Clayton Kershaw will start Game 1.
Starting lineups
| <p>Cubs</p> | <p>Nationals</p> |
|---|---|
Jon Jay – LF | Trea Turner – SS |
Kris Bryant – 3B | Jason Werth – LF |
Anthony Rizzo – 1B | Bryce Harper – RF |
Wilson Contreras – C | Ryan Zimmerman – 1B |
Albert Almora Jr. – CF | Daniel Murphy – 2B |
Addison Russell – SS | Anthony Rendon – 3B |
Jason Heyward – RF | Matt Wieters – C |
Javy Baez – 2B | Michael A. Taylor – CF |
Kyle Hendricks – P | Gio Gonzalez – P |
Pitching matchup
RHP Kyle Hendricks (7–5, 3.03 ERA, 123 strikeouts) vs. RHP Gio Gonzalez (15–9, 2.96 ERA, 188 strikeouts)
How to watch
Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
TV channel: TBS
Live stream: Watch live on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. You can also watch on Watch TBS.
