MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs sent a formidable top of the order to Peoria, Ariz., Tuesday to face the San Diego Padres for the second day in a row.
And don’t sleep on No. 9. Shortstop Munenori Kawasaki. He’s been playing well, and with Tommy La Stella continuing to ache on the sideline with a weeklong calf tweak, Kawasaki is gaining favor among the staff.
Lineup vs. Padres (RHP Tyson Ross)
CF Dexter Fowler
RF Jason Heyward
1B Anthony Rizzo
LF Kyle Schwarber
3B Jeimer Candelario
2B Javy Baez
C Tim Federowicz
DH Arismendy Alcantara
SS Munenori Kawasaki
(LHP Clayton Richard)
