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Re: Nationals vs. Orioles, Game 1
« Topic Start: August 07, 2020, 05:25:38 PM »
I think Davey likes Robles as a "second leadoff" hitter in front of Turner when the order comes around again. This is a common strategy in the AL. Gardner did it for years. You have your best baserunners in a row this way. Harrison has a bit of pop, but also you might PH Thames for him once a righty is in.

Don't you lose the DH in the lineup if you PH for him?  Doesn't the pitcher have to assume that spot in the BO?

EDIT:  Maybe not...only when the DH takes up a position on defense...

http://m.mlb.com/glossary/rules/designated-hitter-rule#:~:text=The%20designated%20hitter%20rule%20allows,in%20place%20of%20the%20pitcher.&text=A%20player%20who%20enters%20the,in%20his%20team's%20lineup%20thereafter.