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Mark Gonzales

BRIEF: Matt Szczur promoted, starts in LF for Cubs

June 22--Matt Szczur will get a heck of a test Monday night, weather permitting, as the Chicago Cubs try to extend their winning streak to three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Szczur was promoted from Triple-A Iowa to take the roster spot of catcher Kyle Schwarber, who was sent to Iowa following his successful six-game stint as the designated hitter.

Szczur start in left field and is scheduled to face 2014 National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw.

Here's the Cubs' lineup:

Fowler cf

Rizzo 1b

Bryant 3b

Castro ss

Denorfia rf

Szczur lf

Ross c

Wada p

A. Russell 2b

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