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Cubs Set Game 1 Lineup With No Surprises

(CBS) There were no surprises in Joe Maddon's Cubs lineup for Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday night.

After taking the NLDS in four games against the Giants, Maddon is sticking to what's brought his Cubs success.

The only change to come for the Cubs' roster for the NLCS was removing infielder Tommy La Stella and inserting reliever Rob Zastryzny.

The Cubs' lineup for Game 1 is as follows:

1.) CF Dexter Fowler
2.) 3B Kris Bryant
3.) 1B Anthony Rizzo
4.) LF Ben Zobrist
5.) SS Addison Russell
6.) RF Jason Heyward
7.) 2B Javier Baez
8.) C David Ross
9.) P Jon Lester

First pitch between the Cubs and Dodgers is set for 7:08 p.m. CT from Wrigley Field.

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