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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks lineups: Trevor Cahill faces Justin Germano

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field on Friday night. The D-backs will be looking to take the series after they beat the Cubs on Friday, 8-3.

Trevor Cahill takes the mound for Arizona with a 12-12 record and an ERA of 3.86. Cahill has pitched well down the stretch, going 3-1 with a 2.84 ERA in September. The righty lost to the Cubs back on July 15, allowing three runs in 5.1 innings pitched. With a win, Cahill can best his total from 2011.

The Cubs send Justin Germano to the hill. He has struggled this season, posting a 2-9 record with a 6.18 ERA. Germano has been especially bad in September, losing all five of his starts with a 6.57 ERA. He has now lost seven consecutive decisions overall.

First pitch is scheduled for 5:10 p.m. MT.

Complete lineups for both teams, via baseballpress.com:

Arizona

1. Adam Eaton (L) CF

2. Gerardo Parra (L) LF

3. Aaron Hill (R) 2B

4. Justin Upton (R) RF

5. Miguel Montero (L) C

6. Ryan Wheeler (L) 3B

7. Mike Jacobs (L) 1B

8. John McDonald (R) SS

9. Trevor Cahill (R) P

Chicago

1. David DeJesus (L) RF

2. Luis Valbuena (L) 2B

3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B

4. Alfonso Soriano (R) LF

5. Starlin Castro (R) SS

6. Welington Castillo (R) C

7. Brett Jackson (L) CF

8. Josh Vitters (R) 3B

9. Justin Germano (R) P