The NLCS is finally here and for the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, it can’t come soon enough. Here’s a quick glance at what to expect.
By Robby Sabo
Two major markets? Check. Two of the more storied franchises in MLB history? Check. Two teams who haven’t won a championship in a while? Check. Two rabid fan-bases who are ready to tear down the stadium should their team win? Major check.
The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs are about to begin the 2015 NLCS, and everybody is ready.
The front page of today’s Post … pic.twitter.com/kO1G9SIBTS
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) October 17, 2015
Tonight’s @Mets coverage on SNY begins at 6PM!! After the game: Mets Playoffs Extra pic.twitter.com/2vw38FHTFG — SportsNet New York (@SNYtv) October 17, 2015
With any new series in baseball, rosters must be set. And for both Terry Collins and Joe Maddon, their 25-men are each set:
Mets:
Cubs:
The only change from a New York perspective comes with lefty Sean Gillmartin replacing Erik Goeddel in the bullpen.
The schedule is also set:
As are the Game 1 starting pitchers and lineups:
NLCS Game1 lineup: @cgrand3 RF #DavidWright 3B Murphy 2B @ynscspds LF d’Arnaud C @mcuddy23 1B Flores SS Lagares CF @MattHarvey33 P #LGM
— New York Mets (@Mets) October 17, 2015
#NLCS Game 1. #LetsGo Preview: http://t.co/xOytGAcAZM #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/mBYyU244Nk — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 17, 2015
Michael Cuddyer will receive the surprising Game 1 start at first-base in favor of Lucas Duda. He’ll oppose lefty Jon Lester.
Of course, Matt Harvey will take the ball from Terry Collins. He’ll look to avenge is struggles from Game 3 of the NLDS.
First pitch comes your way at 8:07 PM ET from Queens.
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