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What's Going on with Kyle Tucker?

Following Monday, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced he will bench right fielder Kyle Tucker for the second game of the doubleheader after his 0-for-4 performance in a 7-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Following his downturn, over his last 102 plate appearances, Tucker is hitting.171 with a.195 slugging percentage and a.522 OPS, prompting benching measures.
During the first half, and after July 19, Right fielder Kyle Tucker posted a.281/.385/.504 slash line with an.889 OPS, contrasting with a.239 slugging and.572 OPS since then.
In response, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said “It’s not for lack of effort on either the coaching side or on Kyle’s side,” while Counsell added, “the fans are frustrated, and Kyle’s frustrated.”
Looking ahead, the Chicago Cubs need right fielder Kyle Tucker to rebound, as his performance will influence their postseason chances and his offseason free agency prospects.

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What's going on with Kyle Tucker?

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