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Hamilton gets his wish, batting leadoff
- Updated: July 22, 2016
CINCINNATI — Billy Hamilton walked into the Reds’ clubhouse Friday afternoon and had to do a double-take.
Hamilton saw his name at the top of the Reds’ batting order for the first time since June 29, and for just the 11th time all season. It’s the first time Hamilton has been in the leadoff position in a game in which Zack Cozart has also been in the starting lineup. This time, manager Bryan Price has the full intention of keeping Hamilton’s name in that No. 1 spot.
“That’s where I want to be. Leadoff is always where I’ve been, but Bryan told me that if I don’t earn the spot, then I’m not going to be there,” Hamilton said. “When I walked into the clubhouse today and saw the lineup, I thought, ‘Is that a misprint?’ I’m sure my face lit up. It’s my time to show that I deserve to be there.”
Cozart has hit leadoff in the …
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