Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner still hampered by left hamstring issue

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive day, increasing the possibility that he could need a stint on the injured list. Hoerner was scratched for Tuesday's 7-0 loss at Atlanta because of left hamstring tightness. Hoerner, a Gold Glove winner last year, is batting .269 with two homers and 12 RBIs in 41 games this season. "We'd like to avoid it," Counsell said when asked about placing Hoerner on the IL.