Cubs' Matt Shaw won't have long runway in right field

Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw was confident in his ability to field balls to the side of him. As a nominal infielder, it’s natural for him to range left or right.

But in the second inning, he got tested with a difficult play. Daylen Lile hit a line drive that changed flight in the windy Chicago air, but Shaw was able to track it and complete a leaping catch. The ball had an expected batting average of .310, and though it didn’t look natural, Shaw made the play. There’s nothing like trial by fire.