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Dodgers Lineup vs Cubs: Max Muncy and Will Smith Out, Starting Pitcher Revealed

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to avoid a sweep in a quick two-game series on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs.

The Dodgers fell, 11-10, on Tuesday night in walk-off fashion. They’re utilizing a bullpen game to try to salvage the series.

More news: Dave Roberts Hints at Dodgers Making Roster Move Ahead of Series Finale vs Cubs

Here’s the lineup the Dodgers are sending out on Wednesday night with right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius starting. Max Muncy and Will Smith are getting the night off with another off day on Thursday.

The Cubs have the left-handed Matthew Boyd on the mound.

  1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
  2. Mookie Betts, SS
  3. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
  4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
  5. Tommy Edman, 2B
  6. Andy Pages, CF
  7. Michael Conforto, LF
  8. Miguel Rojas, 3B
  9. Austin Barnes, C

More news: Cubs Make Massive Roster Shuffle Ahead of Season Finale vs Dodgers

Dodgers vs Cubs Prediction

The Dodgers and Cubs have faced off six times already this season, with each team winning three games. Wednesday will be the ‘Game 7’ of the series, and the Dodgers bats will stay hot as they look to travel home happy.

Mookie Betts will go yard while Freddie Freeman has a multi-hit game. The Dodgers bullpen will do enough to win another close game.

Prediction: Dodgers 7, Cubs 5.

How to Watch Dodgers vs Cubs on Wednesday

First pitch for Dodgers vs. Cubs on Wednesday is 4 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on SNLA.

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Noah Camras

Noah is an Editor for Dodgers Nation. He graduated from USC in 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism and minor in Sports Media Studies. He has past experience working as a writer for Newsweek Sports and as an editor for On SI. He’s been with Dodgers Nation since 2022.

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