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Cubs set Game 5 lineup for World Series

The Chicago Cubs have released their lineup for tonight's Game 5 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field, and David Ross has replaced Willson Contreras at catcher with Jon Lester on the mound.

Except for the change at pitcher and catcher, Cubs manager Joe Maddon will go with the same lineup as the Cubs try to keep their World Series hopes alive.

Cubs batting order:1.) Dexter Fowler, center field

2.) Kris Bryant, third base

3.) Anthony Rizzo, first base

4.) Ben Zobrist, left field

5.) Addison Russell, shortstop

6.) Jason Heyward, right field

7.) Javier Baez, second base

8.) David Ross, catcher

9.) Jon Lester, pitcher

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