Chicago Cubs fans find themselves in a dilemma heading into Game 3 of the Wild Card series at Wrigley Field. With Yu Darvish ready to pitch for the Padres, every lineup decision suddenly feels magnified. And at the center of the debate is Kyle Tucker, the skilled but struggling outfielder whose recent slip in production has fans questioning his role in the do-or-die battle.

The frustration comes from a mix of timing and performance. Kyle Tucker’s second-half data have not screamed elite, and a calf injury in September only intensifies the situation. Since returning, the star has lacked the sharpness that was his signature middle-of-the-order threat. Tucker’s struggles have coincided with a vital attraction for the team, and it has left the fans divided on whether the star needs to b

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