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VIDEO: Schwarber goes deep to open scoring in Game 3

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon inserted Kyle Schwarber back into his lineup for Game 3, and the rookie showed his appreciation by launching his second blast of the postseason.

The outfielder fired a bullet to the left field bleachers at Wrigley Field in the second inning to give his squad a 1-0 advantage.

(Courtesy: MLB.com)

Schwarber, who also went deep in the National League wild-card game in Pittsburgh, is the first Cubs rookie to hit two home runs in one postseason.

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