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Willson Contreras makes his return to Chicago in Game 1 vs. Cubs

Willson Contreras will start in his return to Wrigley Field for the first time since leaving the Chicago Cubs for the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras was on the Cubs for seven season and was a part of the 2016 World Series winning team. Contreras, who has been removed from starting catching duties for the time being, will serve as the DH.

The Cardinals will use the same lineup as the one in yesterday's win over the Detroit Tigers. That win snapped an eight-game losing streak, and the 12 runs scored was the second-highest offensive output of the season for St.