Article updated: 9/19/2012 11:45 PM

Third base key issue for Sveum, Cubs

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Luis Valbuena, right, dives over Pittsburgh Pirates' Neil Walker after tagging him out at third base on an Andrew McCutchen single in the fourth inning Sunday. Luis Valbuena started his fourth straight game at third base for the Cubs Wednesday night against the Reds at Wrigley Field. Manager Dale Sveum said rookie Josh Vitters probably will get more playing time on next week's road trip and in the final home series of the year.

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Luis Valbuena started his fourth straight game at third base for the Cubs Wednesday night against the Reds at Wrigley Field. Manager Dale Sveum said rookie Josh Vitters probably will get more playing time on next week's road trip and in the final home series of the year.