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Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Starting Lineups — May 8, 2026

Batting orders, positions, season stats, splits against the opposing starter's hand and batter-versus-pitcher history with sample size for both clubs.

8:05 PM ET · Globe Life FieldLineups not confirmedStats updating
CHC
84–67 · 2nd NL Central
Pending
HandRHP
OPS vs hand.758 vs RHP
TEX
74–76 · 2nd AL West
Pending
StarterBen Brown
HandRHP
OPS vs hand.698 vs RHP
Both lineups pending

Neither club has announced a batting order yet. Check back closer to first pitch.