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Cubs manager Craig Counsell is sticking with Héctor Neris as closer.
Counsell held that stance Monday night, after Neris recorded his fourth blown save of the season, and Tuesday afternoon, when again asked about the role.
“Hector has been in that role,” Counsell said before the Cubs’ 5-2 win on Tuesday. “Hector is going to need to continue to be in that role for me to manage the games to put the guys down there in the best position to succeed.
“He’s had a couple rough outings.