Sorry to disappoint, but nothing has happened today — other than the fact that Wilson Betemit, predictably, is sitting. Ramon Martinez is playing 3B. Grady wouldn’t commit to whether Betemit’s absence is a one-night thing or a sign of things to come. “It’s a day-to-day thing with that part of the lineup,” he said. “We’re looking for anything we can do to get this guy going. We have tried giving him a mental day (out of the lineup) before. We’re searching, and he is searching. Hopefully, he’ll find some key to get himself going.”

SS Furcal
CF Pierre
1B Nomar
2B Kent
LF Gonzo
C Martin
RF Ethier
3B Martinez
RH Lowe