Cubs vs. Red Sox Lineups (Game 1 & 2): Bregman's Back! High Stakes, Taylor & Shaw

The Chicago Cubs’ playoff-clinching momentum heads into Fenway Park with weather and matchups both in play. After a doubleheader was added for Friday due to expected East Coast storms, the opener (12:05 PM CT) has Chicago at Boston: Cubs 87-71 vs. Red Sox 85-74. Alex Bregman is back after missing only three games, batting third from the DH spot. Tyrone Taylor cleans up, with Nico Hoerner at five and Matt Shaw starting at third—his first start since Sept. 22. On the mound, the Cubs start Clay Holmes, seeking a bounceback after allowing six earned runs last time. Boston will use Alec Gamboa as an opener amid a bullpen game.