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Cubs need Matt Shaw to bounce back offensively in National League Division Series

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MILWAUKEE — Consistency has eluded third baseman Matt Shaw in his rookie season, which was to be expected from an inexperienced player.

But with the Cubs playing Game 1 of the National League Division -Series against the Brewers on Saturday, they’ll need Shaw to contribute offensively to lengthen the lineup. Shaw is 0-for-7 in the playoffs and struck out three times in the Game 3 clincher against the Padres. He said he learned how to control his emotions during the wild-card series.

“Similar to the [regular season], you’re learning every time you come out,” Shaw said Friday.