Howie Kendrick, 2B
Corey Seager, SS
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Justin Turner, 3B
Andre Ethier, RF
Carl Crawford, LF
Yasmani Grandal, C
Kiké Hernandez, CF
Zack Greinke, P
Curtis Granderson, RF
David Wright, 3B
Yoenis Cespedes, CF
Daniel Murphy, 2B
Travis d’Arnaud, C
Lucas Duda, 1B
Michael Conforto, LF
Ruben Tejada, SS
Noah Syndergaard, P
By Jon Weisman
Juggling their batting order for Game 2 of the National League Division Series tonight, the Dodgers have moved Howie Kendrick to the leadoff spot.
Kendrick did not make a start in the No. 1 slot in the order at all in 2005. His last start as a leadoff hitter was June 11, 2014 with the Angels.
The 32-year-old second baseman started as a leadoff hitter 14 times in 2014 and 11 times in 2010, and not once in any other year. He had a .336 on-base percentage this year.
Corey Seager, Adrian Gonzalez, Justin Turner and Andre Ethier are each moving up a spot in the order from Friday’s Game 1, with Carl Crawford dropping down to sixth.
Yamani Grandal, who has caught Zack Greinke most of the season, is in at catcher, while Kiké Hernandez is replacing Joc Pederson in center field.
If you’re coming to tonight’s game, remember to give yourself plenty of time. Auto gates open at 3:07 p.m.
throwdeuce
I would have had Puig in today over Crawford but otherwise I like the lineup the way its structured.
Ron Perez
Puig or Van Slyk, why Crawford, he was out nearly the entire season, never really has been a power hitter Puig is hungry to get back into the game and wants to demonstrate his skill level, and Van Slyk is a hard worker always can be counted on and a good hitter.
butlerssc
You might want to follow the team news a bit closer. Van Slyke isn’t on the playoff roster–no chance due to hurt wrist. Obviously the team isn’t confident Puig is all the way back after his hamstring. Puig at 100%, or even close to it, plays.