Cubs Chasing Series Win Against Tigers At Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs will look to take the series in a rubber match against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on Thursday.

The Cubs currently have a 62-65 record and head into the series finale 5.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for the final spot in the National League Wildcard race.

Thursday, August 22nd: Justin Steele vs. Tyler Holton

The Cubs will go with Justin Steele (3-5, 3.10 ERA) in the series finale on Thursday. Steele's last start was interrupted by two rain delays as he only threw two innings of work. He will look to bounce back and win the series against the Tigers.

The Tigers will go with a bullpen game for the third straight game. They will begin the game with Tyler Holton (5-1, 2.49 ERA). Holton will be making his sixth start of the season for Detroit.

Today's Lineups

Chicago Cubs
1.) LF Ian Happ
2.) 3B Isaac Paredes
3.) RF Cody Bellinger
4.) DH Seiya Suzuki
5.) 1B Michael Busch
6.) 2B Nico Hoerner
7.) SS Dansby Swanson
8.) CF Pete Crow-Armstrong
9.) C Miguel Amaya

SP Justin Steele

Detroit Tigers
1.) CF Matt Vierling
2.) LF Andy Ibanez
3.) 2B Colt Keith
4.) 1B Spencer Torkelson
5.) DH Jake Rogers
6.) RF Kerry Carpenter
7.) C Dillon Dingler
8.) 3B Jace Jung
9.) SS Javier Baez

SP Tyler Holton

How to Watch

The first pitch for the final game of the series at Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 PM EST. The game is available on Marquee Sports Network and Bally Sports Detriot. Cubs fans can listen to the game on 670 The Score.