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Shawn Green is now your prototypical No. 2 hitter!
I kind of like the move. It makes sense to me, given Green's current hitting profile. Hopefully, he is man enough not to be insulted.
I also can't help noticing that the Dodgers were winning with Paul Lo Duca batting in the No. 5 slot, which is where we find him once again tonight. It was a somewhat unconventional strategy given Lo Duca's strength as a contact hitter, so I can understand why Dodger manager Jim Tracy didn't stick with it, especially when leadoff man Dave Roberts injured hmself, but no harm at this point in trying it again with Roberts soon to return.
Update: In his first at-bat, Green takes five pitches and draws a walk.
Update 2:In his second at-bat, a simple but effective RBI single.
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