The World Series gets underway Tuesday at Progressive Field as the American League champion Cleveland Indians host the Chicago Cubs.
Both clubs released their lineups for the opener, which begins at 8 p.m. ET.
The Cubs will slot the returning Kyle Schwarber into the fifth spot as the designated hitter. Schwarber hasn't played since April because of a knee injury.
Chris Coghlan will also make his first postseason start, replacing the struggling Jason Heyward - who's hitting just .071 - in right field.
| ORDER | PLAYER | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Fowler | CF |
| 2 | Kris Bryant | 3B |
| 3 | Anthony Rizzo | 1B |
| 4 | Ben Zobrist | LF |
| 5 | Kyle Schwarber | DH |
| 6 | Javy Baez | 2B |
| 7 | Chris Coghlan | RF |
| 8 | Addison Russell | SS |
| 9 | David Ross | C |
| Jon Lester | P |
The Indians will counter with a right-handed, heavy-hitting lineup against Cubs southpaw Jon Lester. Ace Corey Kluber will look to continue his postseason dominance for Cleveland.
| ORDER | PLAYER | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajai Davis | CF |
| 2 | Jason Kipnis | 2B |
| 3 | Francisco Lindor | SS |
| 4 | Mike Napoli | 1B |
| 5 | Carlos Santana | DH |
| 6 | Jose Ramirez | 3B |
| 7 | Brandon Guyer | LF |
| 8 | Lonnie Chisenhall | RF |
| 9 | Roberto Perez | C |
| Corey Kluber | P |
