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Seeking a spark, D-backs shuffle lineup
- Updated: May 15, 2016
PHOENIX — The lineup wasn’t posted in the home clubhouse until 10:30 a.m. MST on Sunday, almost an hour later than usual.
Behind the scenes, the D-backs’ coaching staff had pondered their options. They considered several lineup variations. They listened to everyone’s opinion before making a final decision.
“We considered everything,” D-backs manager Chip Hale said.
On Sunday, the D-backs shifted Chris Owings from center field to shortstop, hit Paul Goldschmidt fourth in the order and put catcher Chris Herrmann, who caught Saturday, into center field for a spot start. The club also called up outfielder Michael Bourn from Double-A and there’s a reason to believe he will see his fair share of playing time in center field.
The shuffle did not spark the offense and Giants completed the four-game sweep by handing the D-backs a 2-1 loss. The D-backs still rank among the top 10 teams in Major League Baseball in runs scored despite managing only seven runs in the four games against the Giants. The D-backs left eight runners on base Sunday. They were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring …
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