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Chris Coghlan Gets Start In LF, Will Bat 6th For Cubs

(CBS) The Cubs will start Chris Coghlan in left field and bat him sixth against the Cardinals in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday. As expected, veteran catcher David Ross will also catch left-hander Jon Lester, as Miguel Montero will sit.

Coghlan didn't play in the Cubs' win against the Pirates in the wild-card game. Schwarber will remain in right field after moving there for Wednesday's game at the quirky PNC Park.

Here's a look at Chicago's lineup:

CF Dexter Fowler
RF Kyle Schwarber
3B Kris Bryant
1B Anthony Rizzo
2B Starlin Castro
LF Chris Coghlan
SS Addison Russell
C David Ross
P Jon Lester

Here's a look at St. Louis' lineup:

3B Matt Carpenter
1B Stephen Piscotty
LF Matt Holliday
CF Jason Heyward
SS Jhonny Peralta
RF Randal Grichuk
C Yadier Molina
2B Kolten Wong
P John Lackey

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