Chicago Cubs: Position-by-position matchup versus the Indians

Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 15, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) reacts after hitting a triple against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of game one of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /

Jason Heyward versus Lonnie Chisenhall

Pick your poison. Do you like offense or defense, because that is the battle here. Maybe.

Offensively, the Indians hold the edge, or do they?

Chisenhall: .286/.328/.439 split, 43 runs scored, 25 doubles, 8 home runs, 57 runs batted in.

Heyward: .230/.306/.325 split, 61 runs scored, 27 doubles, 7 home runs, 49 runs batted in.

So, other than average, the numbers are very similar. At least during the regular season.

Defense? Not even close. Heyward’s 28 defensive runs saved overshadows Chisenhall’s four.

Tiebreaker: Team WAR for this position. (0.4 to -0.3)

Advantage: Cubs

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