Dodgers Shift Batting Order, Give Emmet Sheehan the Start in Opener vs. Cardinals
The Los Angeles Dodgers have adjusted their batting order and named Emmet Sheehan as the starting pitcher for the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Dave Roberts made several changes to the lineup in an effort to improve offensive performance after a recent series loss to the Miami Marlins. Sheehan, who holds a 2-0 record, will look to build on his strong breaking ball metrics despite struggles with his fastball.
- ▪Emmet Sheehan is set to start for the Dodgers, carrying a 2-0 record into the game against the Cardinals.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts reshuffled the batting order, moving Will Smith to third and keeping Freddie Freeman in the No. 2 spot.
- ▪Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup as the designated hitter, while Andy Pages, Max Muncy, and Miguel Rojas are also included in the batting order.
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