Tonight's lineup: Loney third, Pierre still seventh
This is just Loney's fourth start of the season in the three hole, but Grady says he will hit there at least through the weekend. The lineup alternates left-right all the way down to seven and eight, where Pierre and Ethier are both LH batters. Grady wouldn't say it, but that probably has something to do with La Russa's tendency to engage in late-inning chess matches. This makes it more difficult for him to do that, especially since the Cardinals have just two lefties in their pen.
SS Furcal
C Martin
1B Loney
2B Kent
LF Gonzo
3B Nomar
CF Pierre
RF Ethier
RH Penny
Tony Jackson is in his fourth season covering the Dodgers for the 
Comments
Seems to me that Pierre would be more valuable hitting 8th, given his speed, and the chance that the pitcher (even the good hitting Penny) would be attempting to sacrifice if Juan were on base.
But what do I know?
Posted by: Brooklyn Dodger | August 10, 2007 4:13 PM
grady and his matchups lefty/righty ahh.he never rides a hot hand when he has one.all he did was shuffle the lineup around but it's the same lineup.
Posted by: Mr.Ducky
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August 10, 2007 4:22 PM
Hey, Atlanta just put Octavio Dotel on the disabled list. Meanwhile, Scott Proctor looks pretty damn good. Ned should get some credit for that one.
Posted by: BaseballSavvy.com
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August 10, 2007 5:32 PM
Hey, Atlanta just put Octavio Dotel on the disabled list. Meanwhile, Scott Proctor looks pretty damn good. Ned should get some credit for that one.
Posted by: BaseballSavvy.com
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August 10, 2007 5:33 PM