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
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 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Rotation versus Roberto Perez

The Cubs feature a three-headed monster at catcher, and all played value able roles this postseason. Combined, the combination for Willson Contreras, David Ross, and Miguel Montero hit three home runs and 10 runs batted in. Montero’s grand slam versus the Los Angeles Dodgers pushed the Cubs to a Game 1 NLCS win. Ross and Contreras can hold runners to bases and prevent steals.

Roberto Perez may have played in 61 games during the season, he started every game during the ALCS. He scored four runs so far this postseason, with a home run as well. But his production does not come close to that of the Cubs’ catchers.

Advantage: Cubs

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