Jimmy Rollins Returns to Leadoff Spot

by Jeff Fletcher

Filed under: Giants, Phillies, MLB Playoffs, National League Championship Series

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was moved back to his familiar leadoff spot for Game 6 of the NLCS on Saturday night, a recognition by manager Charlie Manuel that his veteran sparkplug is starting to rediscover his stroke. Shane Victorino, who had batted first for the Phillies, was moved down to No. 6, where Rollins had hit for the past seven games.

Rollins, who had batted first in every Phillies postseason game over the previous three years, hit first in Game 1 against the Reds, but was then moved down after that. Rollins has five hits in 15 at-bats over the past four games of the NLCS, and he stole two bases in Game 5.

 

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