The Chicago Cubs are not only starting Kyle Schwarber in Game 1 of the World Series, they're also benching big offseason acquisition Jason Heyward.
Schwarber was thrown right into the fire, batting fifth and playing designated hitter against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday night. In another surprise move, Chris Coghlan took over for Heyward in right field against Cleveland right-hander Corey Kluber. Both Heyward and Coghlan are left-handed hitters.
After batting .230 with seven homers and 49 RBIs during the regular season, Heyward is 2 for 28 with no homers and one RBI this postseason.