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Lineups: Leonys Martin hitting 2nd in Game 2 of Mariners-Cubs

Jul 30, 2016, 9:41 AM

Leonys Martin, who is hitting .316 over his last five games, is hitting second on Saturday. (AP)...

Leonys Martin, who is hitting .316 over his last five games, is hitting second on Saturday. (AP)

(AP)

Leonys Martin has been bumped up to second in the batting order in the second game of the Mariners’ three-game set with the Cubs. He is hitting .316 (6 for 19) over his last five games.

Martin and the Mariners will face reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta in the 11:20 a.m. game, which will be live on 710 ESPN Seattle.

Mariners

Norichika Aoki, LF
Leonys Martin, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, RF
Kyle Seager, 3B
Adam Lind, 1B
Mike Zunino, C
Shawn O’Malley, SS
Wade Miley, LHP

Cubs

Dexter Fowler, CF
Kris Bryant, 3B
Ben Zobrist, LF
Javier Baez, 2B
Addison Russell, SS
Jason Heyward, RF
Wilson Contreras, 1B
Miguel Montero, C
Jake Arrieta, RHP

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Lineups: Leonys Martin hitting 2nd in Game 2 of Mariners-Cubs