Maddon: Subtle lineup changes possible in LA

LOS ANGELES — Joe Maddon said Monday he’s considering some lineup changes in hopes of getting his offense going after the Cubs batted .177 in the first two games of the National League Championship Series. The Cubs and Dodgers are tied at one win apiece in the best-of-seven series, which resumes with Game 3 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

“I have considered different thoughts,” Maddon said prior to the Cubs’ workout Monday. “Like I said, when you get to this point, you’ve got five games left to really make it right, as opposed to 75 to make it right. There is a difference with that. There are certain things you’d do in the middle of the season in order to move something along, not just during the playoffs.”

• NLCS Game 3: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on FS1

The Cubs did have to deal with Clayton Kershaw in Game 2 on Sunday, but so far, Anthony Rizzo is 0-for-8, Kris Bryant 2-for-8 and Ben Zobrist 1-for-6 in the two NLCS games. Rizzo is 1-for-23 in six postseason games overall.

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 15   CHC 8, LAD 4 Gm 2 Oct. 16   LAD 1, CHC 0 Gm 3 Oct. 18 8 p.m. CHC @ LAD FS1 Gm 4 Oct. 19 8 p.m. CHC @ LAD FS1 Gm 5 Oct. 20 8 p.m. CHC @ LAD FS1 *Gm 6 Oct. 22 TBD LAD @ CHC FS1 *Gm 7 Oct. 23 TBD LAD @ CHC FS1 * If necessary | All times listed ET  • NLCS coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Dodgers

Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill will start Game 3, and one option Maddon has is inserting right-handed-hitting Jorge Soler in the lineup. The Cubs did bat .267 against left-handers this season, second …

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