Phillies announce lineup for Wednesday game vs. Cubs. Can Jesus Luzardo turn it around?
But Luzardo will have to do it against a tough Chicago Cubs lineup that battered the Phillies on June 10 in a 8-4 Phillies loss. It was the Phillies' 10th loss in 12 games.
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During those two starts, Luzardo's ERA went from 2.15 to 4.46.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) pitches during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 14 at Citizens Bank Park.
Before the game, the Phillies designated reliever Carlos Hernandez for assignment and called up RHP Michael Mercado from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
The game starts at 1:05 p.m., and is televised on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Phillies announce lineup, batting order
Otto Kemp, recalled from Triple-A last week to replace Bryce Harper on the roster, is playing first base while Alec Bohm, who had been playing first base since Harper went on the injured list, is back to third base.
In addition, Trea Turner continues batting leadoff against a right-handed pitcher as the Cubs are starting Ben Brown.
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Trea Turner, SS
Kyle Schwarber, DH
Alec Bohm, 3B
Nick Castellanos, RF
Max Kepler, LF
J.T. Realmuto, C
Bryson Stott, 2B
Otto Kemp, 1B
Johan Rojas, CF
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