Dodgers slot Ruiz into cleanup spot for Game 5
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After the bats of the Chicago Cubs came to life en route to a 10-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, the two teams are set to square off once again at Chavez Ravine.
The Cubs will stick with a similar lineup to Game 4, with the exception being behind the dish, where starter Jon Lester's normal battery mate David Ross gets the start.
| ORDER | PLAYER | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Fowler | CF |
| 2 | Kris Bryant | 3B |
| 3 | Anthony Rizzo | 1B |
| 4 | Ben Zobrist | LF |
| 5 | Javy Baez | 2B |
| 6 | Jason Heyward | RF |
| 7 | Addison Russell | SS |
| 8 | David Ross | C |
| 9 | Jon Lester | P |
The Dodgers on the other hand made a slew of changes with the left-hander Lester taking the hill opposite Kenta Maeda, including Carlos Ruiz hitting cleanup.
| ORDER | PLAYER | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Hernandez | 2B |
| 2 | Justin Turner | 3B |
| 3 | Corey Seager | SS |
| 4 | Carlos Ruiz | C |
| 5 | Howie Kendrick | LF |
| 6 | Adrian Gonzalez | 1B |
| 7 | Yasiel Puig | RF |
| 8 | Joc Pederson | CF |
| 9 | Kenta Maeda | P |
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