The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched catcher Ben Rortvedt from Thursday’s lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dalton Rushing has replaced him and is batting ninth.
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Here’s the new lineup:
Shohei Ohtani, DHMookie Betts, SSTeoscar Hernandez, RFFreddie Freeman, 1BAndy Pages, CFMichael Conforto, LFMiguel Rojas, 2BKiké Hernandez, 3BDalton Rushing, C
While Rortvedt was initially listed as the starting catcher, it’s possible that was just a mistake. Either way, Rushing is getting the start for Thursday’s series finale as LA looks to clinch the National League West.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is taking the mound for LA for his final start of the regular season. The Dodgers will be going up against a bullpen game for the Diamondbacks, with left-hander Jalen Beeks acting as the opener.
Rushing has appeared in 49 games this season, slashing .188/.248/.289 with three home runs, 21 RBIs and an OPS of .537. Since coming off the injured list, he’s gone 1-for-7.
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Photo Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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