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Jason Heyward Back In Cubs' Lineup In Game 4

By Bruce Levine--

CHICAGO (CBS) Jason Heyward is back in right field and will bat seventh for the Cubs in Game 4 on Saturday night after being benched for the past four games, including the first three of the World Series.

The postseason has been unkind to Heyward, who's batting 2-of-31 with one RBI. He'll take over for Jorge Soler, who had two hits in Game 3.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon has also dropped second baseman Javier Baez to eighth in the order after he's had some poor at-bats lately, chasing balls out of the zone.

Cleveland is starting ace right-hander Corey Kluber, who fired six scoreless innings in a Game 1 win and baffled Chicago's hitters. Kluber is 3-1 with a 0.74 ERA in the playoffs.

"I have all the confidence in this team to make the adjustments," Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist said. "We have done that with all of the outstanding pitchers we have seen in the postseason. We know we will make adjustments the second time around the lineup. I believe we will have more quality at-bats and score runs."

The Indians lead the series 2-1. First pitch is at 7:08 p.m., and the hometown call can be heard on 670 The Score.

Kluber is working on three days rest.

"We must go out there, compete and make some adjustments," Cubs reserve catcher Miguel Montero said. "It will be a tough game. One thing we have to our advantage is he is working on short rest. Of course at this stage, that might not mean a lot. All of the players have adrenaline going really high. Your mind controls the body in the playoffs. Everyone feels fresh with so much at stake."

Willson Contreras will catch right-hander John Lackey and bat fifth. Lackey is making his 23rd career postseason start, the sixth most of all time.

Here's a look at Chicago's lineup:

Dexter Fowler, CF
Kris Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Ben Zobrist, LF
Willson Contreras, C
Addison Russell, SS
Jason Heyward, RF
Javy Baez, 2B
John Lackey, P

Bruce Levine covers the Cubs and White Sox for 670 The Score and CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @MLBBruceLevine.

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