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Cubs' Dexter Fowler: Not in lineup for Game 1 Wednesday

Fowler is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the Cubs' doubleheader against the Padres on Wednesday.

Analysis:

Fowler has been the everyday leadoff man and center fielder this season, but he'll take a seat for Game 1 as manager Joe Maddon shifts Jason Heyward over to center. Heyward will bat second, while Ben Zobrist takes over the leadoff spot.

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