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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki on break from the staring lineup: ‘I’ve got to step up’

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Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki watches his deep fly out to Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Chicago.

NEW YORK – Seiya Suzuki seemed to commit to swinging before he recognized the changeup. The result was a half swing for strike three in his only at-bat in the Cubs’ 11-2 loss to the Mets on Monday.

“I think I’m just hesitating,” Suzuki said through interpreter Toy Matsushita before the game Tuesday.

The pinch-hit at-bat Monday was emblematic of Suzuki’s recent struggles.