The Chicago Cubs had a nice group of hardworking players and a competent coaching staff to keep everything organized. Between a weak division and an extra wild card, the floor would be playing meaningful September games at Wrigley Field,

Kyle Tucker was not in the Chicago Cubs lineup for Tuesday’s series opener, sidelined after jamming his right ring finger Sunday.

Seiya Suzuki started in right field and batted second in the order. Justin Turner took Suzuki’s regular spot as the DH.