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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Finishes postseason with three HR
Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a Game 5 loss to Milwaukee in the NLDS.Suzuki accounted for Chicago's only run with a solo shot off Jacob Misiorowski in the second inning. That long ball temporarily tied the game, but the Brewers scored twice more to emerge with the 3-1 series-clinching victory. Suzuki led the Chicago Cubs with five RBI over eight postseason games while knocking three doubles and three homers among his seven hits. He also scored four runs but posted a 1:10 BB:K.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Stays hot with solo shot
Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.Suzuki ended the regular season by going deep in four straight games, totaling five homers in that span. He also hit safely in seven consecutive contests, going 8-for-26 (.308) in that span. He traded some contact for power this year, finishing the regular season with a .245/.326/.478 slash line, 32 homers, 103 RBI, 75 runs scored and five stolen bases over 151 contests.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Homers again Saturday
Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals.After going 38 games without a home run, Suzuki has now gone deep in three straight contests, including a two-homer effort Thursday. The slugging outfielder is up to 31 home runs and 102 RBI for the season, both of which are easily new career highs. The recent hot stretch gives Suzuki plenty of momentum heading into the playoffs.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Reachers 30-homer mark in style
Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's 12-1 win over the Cardinals.Suzuki notched 30 home runs and 100 RBI for the first time in his major-league career with a seventh-inning grand slam. The 31-year-old has now hit safely in five straight games and gone deep three times over the past two days. For the season, he's slashing .244/.323/.491 with 30 homers, 101 RBI, 72 runs scored and five steals across 644 plate appearances.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Goes deep twice Thursday
Seiya Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's 8-5 loss to the Mets.Suzuki finally snapped his homerless streak, as he had gone 38 games dating back to Aug. 6 without a long ball before Thursday. Even with the power outage, the Chicago outfielder has already set a new career high with 29 home runs this season. Suzuki has also set a new career high in RBI this year with 97, and he leads the team in that department.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Not in Saturday's lineup
Seiya Suzuki isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.Suzuki has gone 1-for-8 with two walks and an HBP since returning from an illness, and the Chicago Cubs will now give him a day to reset. Willi Castro will start in right field Saturday while Moises Ballesteros serves as the DH.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Playing after bout with illness
Seiya Suzuki (illness) will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.After being held out of action for each of the last five games due to a bout with bronchitis, Suzuki has finally made enough improvement in his recovery to re-enter the Chicago lineup for the series finale. With Kyle Tucker (calf) still on the injured list, Suzuki will pick up a start in the corner outfield, which will keep the designated-hitter spot open up for the hot-hitting Moises Ballesteros.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Still sitting Tuesday
Seiya Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.Suzuki will sit for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed illness. Manager Craig Counsell said previously that the outfielder traveled with the team to Pittsburgh, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Moises Ballesteros will receive another start at designated hitter Tuesday.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Sitting again due to illness
Seiya Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.Out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game, Suzuki is apparently dealing with something more than a mild illness, but the Chicago Cubs haven't shed light on the nature of his ailment. Manager Craig Counsell revealed Sunday that Suzuki traveled with the team to Pittsburgh, so the expectation remains that the 31-year-old will avoid a stint on the injured list and return to the lineup at some point later in the series. Moises Ballesteros will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter once again Monday while Suzuki sits.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki: Not expected to play Monday
Seiya Suzuki (illness) is not expected to play in Monday's series opener against the Pirates, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.Suzuki will travel with the team to Pittsburgh, but he appears to be on track to miss a fourth consecutive game Monday. The 31-year-old is dealing with some sort of illness, and Moises Ballesteros has drawn the start at designated hitter in Suzuki's place for the last three contests.