Oct. 06--The Chicago Cubs could opt for a lineup comprised of several left-handed hitters to combat Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole in Wednesday night's National League wild-card game.
Left-handed hitter Tommy La Stella, who played in only 33 games because of ribcage injuries, could start at third base, Cubs television play-by-play announcer Len Kasper speculated in a conversation with WSCR-AM 670's Mully and Hanley show Tuesday morning.
Rookie slugger Kris Bryant could move from third base to the outfield, Kasper added.
La Stella is 1-for-6 with a double lifetime against Cole. La Stella, a second baseman throughout most of his career, has been charged with one error in 12 games at third this season.
Bryant has played 19 games in the outfield this season.
In a tweet two hours later, Kasper wrote to count on Starlin Castro "in the lineup" at second base.
Manager Joe Maddon will address reporters Tuesday afternoon at PNC Park prior to their workout.
