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Ortiz Rests; Other Lineup Switches

Manager Terry Francona told David Ortiz a few days ago that he would have tonight off for a combination of reasons.

The Tigers are starting a tough left-hander (Andrew Miller) and Ortiz, as a member of the Sox' All-Star contingent, isn't going to be getting any rest during the break, either.

As a result, Francona is able to give Ramirez a little bit of a break by keeping him out of the outfield and starting him as the designated hitter, in place of Ortiz. That opens up a spot in left field for Wily Mo Pena, who in the past has had more success against left-handed pitchers than right-handers.

The batting order also underwent a change with Lowell, fresh off his 5-for-6, 5-RBI game against Tampa Bay, vaulting from sixth into Ortiz's number three spot.

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 5:01 PM | Permalink

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David Riddell | July 6, 2007 11:20 PM link