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Mark Gonzales

BRIEF: Starlin Castro to bat 2nd as Cubs aim for DH split

July 22--Manager Joe Maddon has followed through on his plan to have Dexter Fowler and Starlin Castro return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup for the second game of a split doubleheader Wednesday night at Cincinnati.

The only twist is that Castro, who is in the midst of a 3-for-23 slump in the second half, will bat second for the first time this season.

Kris Bryant will get a rest, as Jonathan Herrera will start at third base.

Here's the Cubs' lineup:

Fowler cf

Castro ss

Rizzo 1b

Soler rf

Denorfia lf

A. Russell 2b

Ross c

Beeler p

Herrera 2b

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