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Cubs Give All Their Regulars Friday Off

(CBS) A day after clinching the NL Central crown, the Cubs are giving their regulars Friday afternoon off against the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

Anthony Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, Dexter Fowler, Jason Heyward and David Ross all have the day off. Here's a look at their lineup:

Matt Szczur RF
Javy Baez SS
Jorge Soler LF
Willson Contreras C
Chris Coghlan 1B
Albert Almora Jr. CF
Tommy La Stella 3B
Munenori Kawasaki 2B
John Lackey P

After falling 5-4 to Milwaukee on Thursday night, Chicago won the NL Central when division rival St. Louis lost 6-2 at San Francisco. The Cubs plan to celebrate the division title after Friday's game is over.

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