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World Series Game 1 starting lineups: Cubs vs. Indians
- Updated: October 25, 2016
CLEVELAND — Not only is Kyle Schwarber on the Cubs’ World Series roster, but he’s starting as the designated hitter and batting fifth on Tuesday for Game 1 against the Indians.
Schwarber, who tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee in a collision on April 7, returns to the ballpark where he made his Major League debut in June 2015. In an Interleague Series against the Indians last year, he went 6-for-10 with a triple, a home run and four RBIs. The only issue for the Middletown, Ohio, native is finding enough last-minute tickets for his family and friends.
• World Series Game 1: Tonight, 7:30 p.m. ET air time | 8 ET game time on FOX
The other surprise in the Cubs lineup is Chris Coghlan starting in right field over Jason Heyward. Coghlan has faced Indians Game 1 starter Corey Kluber, and was 1-for-3 with a double. Ben Zobrist has the most at-bats against Kluber among the Cubs (13), but only one hit. Heyward has gone 2-for-28 in the postseason. Coghlan has gone 0-for-4 in the postseason, but he has been solid against right-handed pitching in his career (.268/.341/.424).
Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX Gm 2 Oct. 26 7:30 …
