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CHICAGO – Cubs manager Craig Counsell has used the past week to find moments to give a few of his regulars a day off from being in the starting lineup. Kyle Tucker ’s turn arrived on Wednesday afternoon against the Reds, offering the chance for both physical and mental rest for Chicago’s right fielder.

“A day off to reset,” Counsell told reporters.

The North Siders have been trying to get their lineup rolling again, and Tucker plays an important role as an offensive catalyst for the unit. Following MVP-caliber production out of the chute this season -- helping fuel one of baseball’s top lineups -- Tucker has cooled cons

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