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Kyle Schwarber Batting Leadoff, Addison Russell Returns to Cubs Starting Lineup

Joe Maddon posted a different lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Giants.

With Dexter Fowler getting a night off, Maddon has Kyle Schwarber leading off and playing left field. Maddon is sticking with Starlin Castro, batting him behind Schwarber and starting at second base.

Addison Russell returns to the starting lineup after missing two games. Russell was lifted in the sixth inning of Sunday’s game with tightness in his groin. Maddon downplayed the injury at the time. Russell did not start Monday and stayed behind in Chicago to be with his fiancé for the birth of their child.