Luis Valbuena is batting leadoff for the Cubs Sunday. It's the 27th time in his career but just the second time this season that Valbuena has been in the leadoff spot. It makes sense, as he's one of the Cubs' most patient hitters and is also their hottest hitter with a .417/.432/.639 batting line over the last 11 games. Valbuena sports a nice .291/.390/.471 line overall this season.