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Napoli starting as Indians look to wrap up title

CHICAGO -- Mike Napoli was back Sunday in the starting lineup for Game 5 and Carlos Santana was in left field as the Cleveland Indians tried close out the Chicago Cubs and win the World Series.

Manager Terry Francona sat Napoli in Game 4 as the Indians took a 3-1 series Saturday night. He played Santana instead at first and the slugger responded by hitting a home run.

Santana started Game 3 in left -- his first career start at the position -- and played five innings before he was replaced.