The Chicago Cubs will look to carry their offensive momentum into Wednesday night's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they'll have to do it again without a key piece of their lineup. Star left fielder Ian Happ will be absent from the starting nine as he continues to manage a bruised heel.

Happ's absence was notable in Tuesday's 9-2 victory, but the Cubs' offense didn't skip a beat. Rookies Moises Ballesteros and Pete Crow-Armstrong stepped up in a big way, each launching a home run and combining for four RBIs in the team's second-highest scoring output of the season.

Despite the Cubs' overall struggles this year, Happ has been a consistent bright spot, leading the team with four home runs. The decision to hold him out of the starting lineup appears to be a precautionary move, giving the veteran an extra day of rest with the possibility of a pinch-hit appearance later in the game.

Filling the void in left field will be Michael Conforto, who is looking to build on a multi-hit performance from Tuesday night. The Cubs will hope their lineup can stay hot as they aim for a series win against the Rays, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EST.