After sitting out Game 1 of the NLDS with a back injury Placido Polanco is rejoining the Phillies’ lineup for Game 2 tonight. He’s starting at third base and batting second against Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo: 1. Shane Victorino, CF 2. Placido Polanco, 3B 3. Chase Utley, 2B 4. Ryan Howard, 1B 5. Jayson Werth, RF 6. Jimmy Rollins, SS 7. Raul Ibanez, LF 8. Carlos Ruiz, C 9. Roy Oswalt, P Wilson Valdez batted eighth while starting in Polanco’s place in Game 1, but with Polanco back for Game 2 manager Charlie Manuel has moved Jimmy Rollins from second to sixth while sliding Raul Ibanez and Carlos Ruiz down one spot apiece.
Placido Polanco rejoins Phillies’ lineup after sitting out Game 1
Published October 8, 2010 10:16 AM