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MILWAUKEE – In response to the Brewers’ decision to throw left-hander Aaron Ashby as an opener, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made one notable change to his lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series.
He put veteran first baseman Justin Turner in for Michael Busch at the leadoff spot.
“Essentially, this is a guy that’s tough on left-handed hitters,” Counsell said. “... This is the at bat, these are the matchups that we signed him for.”
Busch has fared well in the leadoff spot against right-handed pitchers, which may have contributed to the Brewers’ pitching plan.