The Dodgers used three lineups in Colorado that had never been seen before in 2013. If the last two are never seen again (Michael Young batted fourth and Nick Punto second both Tuesday and Wednesday against the Rockies), many wouldn’t complain.

On Friday in Cincinnati, Don Mattingly went with a more conventional, October-ready lineup against the Reds. Unlike the sub-.500 Colorado team, Cincinnati is battling for position in the National League Central, which will likely send three teams to the playoffs.

For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig returns to the number-two slot after being relegated to pinch-hit duty Tuesday and Wednesday because of a stiff right knee. The heart of the lineup looks familiar too, and only A.J. Ellis gets a day off among the starters. (Tim Federowicz caught Chris Capuano‘s last start, in which the left-hander allowed one run in seven innings in San Diego.) Capuano was given the starting assignment when Hyun-Jin Ryu came down with stiffness in his middle back.

For Cincinnati, Brandon Phillips is batting second and playing second, one day after leaving a game in Philadelphia with a left quad contusion.

Pete Rose is at Great American Ballpark for an unveiling of a Joe Morgan statue. (Morgan is in the house, too.) Miss Hooters International is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

Both lineups for the 4:10 p.m. first pitch (Prime Ticket has the broadcast):

Carl Crawford LF
Yasiel Puig RF
Adrian Gonzalez 1B
Hanley Ramirez SS
Andre Ethier CF
Juan Uribe 3B
Mark Ellis 2B
Tim Federowicz C
Chris Capuano P

Reds:
Shin-Soo Choo CF
Brandon Phillips 2B
Joey Votto 1B
Jay Bruce RF
Ryan Ludwick LF
Todd Frazier 3B
Zack Cozart SS
Devin Mesoraco C
Mike Leake P