Nick Shepkowski and Mark Grote opened their show discussing the Cubs' 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Saturday, a game that was protested by Chicago manager Joe Maddon. The guys wonder: Is there ever a point to protesting a game? Later, they asked what you would rather the Cubs do: acquire a true lead-off hitter or a true closer?

Shepkowski & Grote: Cubs protest loss, do Cubs need lead-off hitter or closer more? (Hour 1)

A veteran producer and host at 670 The Score, Nick Shepkowski examines the
top sports storylines of the day, often with a heavy emphasis on baseball.
Dan McNeil once claimed that no one in city knows more about Chicago sports
in the last couple decades than Shepkowski, who puts that knowledge to use in
his show. Follow him on Twitter @Shep670.

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A veteran producer and host at 670 The Score, Nick Shepkowski examines the top sports storylines of the day, often with a heavy emphasis on baseball. Dan McNeil once claimed that no one in city knows more about Chicago sports in the last couple decades than Shepkowski, who puts that knowledge to use in his show. Follow him on Twitter @Shep670.

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Shepkowski & Grote: Cubs protest loss, do Cubs need lead-off hitter or closer more? (Hour 1)

Shepkowski & Grote: Cubs protest loss, do Cubs need lead-off hitter or closer more? (Hour 1)