Steven Kwan

The left-handed-hitting Naylor was out of the lineup in favor of Austin Hedges versus righties the last two days, yet he's in there against lefty Carlos Rodon tonight. The lineup: LF Steven Kwan, DH David Fry, 3B Jose Ramirez, CF Lane Thomas, 1B Josh Naylor, RF Jhonkensy Noel, C Bo Naylor, 2B Andres Gimenez, SS Brayan Rocchio.

Rodon was outstanding over the first four innings, with the only mistake coming on an RBI double on a terrific at-bat from Bo Naylor that drove in big brother Josh. The swing-and-miss stuff was readily apparent, but he did give up a second run in the fifth on a sharp single up the middle by Steven Kwan. He should be ready to start Game 2 of the World Series.

Schneemann got his first start of the playoffs in Game 3 and went 0-for-4. The decision to start him gives Guardians manager Stephen Vogt the option to choose when to pinch hit Jhonkensy Noel, which was key in Cleveland's comeback in Game 3. The lineup: LF Steven Kwan, DH Kyle Manzardo, 3B Jose Ramirez, 1B Josh Naylor, CF Lane Thomas, RF Daniel Schneemann, 2B Andres Gimenez, C Austin Hedges, SS Brayan Rocchio.

Schneeman, who started 61 games between six positions following his June callup and hit .218/.303/.368 in 221 plate appearances, is getting the nod over Will Brennan and Jhonkensy Noel in right field today. The Guardians are also going with Austin Hedges over Bo Naylor behind the plate. The lineup: LF Steven Kwan, DH Kyle Manzardo, 3B ose Ramirez, 1B Josh Naylor, CF Lane Thomas, RF Schneemann, 2B Andres Gimenez, C Austin Hedges and SS Brayan Rocchio.

Kwan picked up three hits in the final three games of the series, and he went 11-for-20 in the five-game set with a .591 on-base percentage and .600 slugging mark. The outfielder has had spurts like this in his short MLB career, and the Guardians will hope the 27-year-old can do something similar over the ALCS against the Yankees beginning Monday.