Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago Cubs: April 4 Lineups for Game 9
The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field on April 4. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. The game is the ninth of the season for both clubs.
Television coverage is on FOX. Radio listeners can tune to WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the Guardians Radio Network. The Guardians enter at 5-3. The Cubs are 3-4.
Starting pitchers
Right-hander Slade Cecconi takes the mound for Cleveland. He is 0-1 with a 12.46 ERA. Lefty Shota Imanaga starts for Chicago. Imanaga is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA.
Guardians lineup
- CF Steven Kwan
- LF Angel Martínez
- 3B José Ramírez
- DH David Fry
- RF Chase DeLauter
- 1B Rhys Hoskins
- SS Gabriel Arias
- C Austin Hedges
- 2B Brayan Rocchio
Cubs lineup
- 1B Michael Busch
- 3B Alex Bregman
- LF Ian Happ
- CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
- 2B Nico Hoerner
- SS Dansby Swanson
- DH Moisés Ballesteros
- RF Matt Shaw
- C Miguel Amaya
Game context and notes
The matchup marks the Guardians’ home appearance after their opener. José Ramírez had a single in the fourth inning in the earlier contest. Photo credit: John Kuntz, Filmogaz.com.
Fans following Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago Cubs on April 4 will want to watch the pitching duel. Lineups for Game 9 show Cleveland emphasizing contact and speed at the top. Chicago counters with a veteran-heavy middle order.
Expect late changes. Managers often adjust on game day. Check local broadcasts for any updates before first pitch.
