"Pete Crow-Armstrong is out of the Cubs lineup for the first time this season. While it's a shame to drop him just after he started really heating up, today makes as much sense as any."
"Matt Shaw has a 157 wRC+ against southpaws this season and a 132 wRC+ against them for his career. The defensive dropoff will be STEEP, but it's probably worth it for that offensive trade-off."
"Michael Busch did not get the boot this time, and he's also starting to swing a better bat of late. His hits haven't all been pretty or well struck, but it's coming around nonetheless."
The Cubs are facing the Dodgers with a lineup adjusted for Cristopher Sanchez, a strong left-handed pitcher. Pete Crow-Armstrong is out, replaced by Matt Shaw, who has performed well against lefties. Miguel Amaya takes over DH duties from Moises Ballesteros. Michael Busch remains in the lineup, showing improvement in his batting. The Cubs aim to maintain their winning streak while navigating these lineup changes against a challenging opponent.
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