The Reds have a day/night doubleheader on Wednesday. The Tuesday night sellout against the New York Yankees was rained out.
Dusty Baker decided to put Freddie Lewis in the leadoff spot and dropped strike out prone Drew Stubbs to sixth in the batting order for at least the first game.
"It relieves a little pressure," Baker said. "Freddie's been swinging the bat well lately. When you're scuffling in the leadoff spot, those at bats add up quickly, especially if you're not walking much. This is temporary. It is something we might do in interleague road games. Jonny (Gomes) will do most of the DH-ing. These are the kind of things that come to you when you're trying to sleep."
Stubbs is a statistical contradiction. He is fifth in the National League with 51 runs scored but also leads the NL with 99 strikeouts.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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