Looking to kickstart a struggling offense, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts switched Trea Turner and Mookie Betts in the batting order for Thursday’s series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Turner, who had batted in the leadoff spot since joining the Dodgers, hit third, which allowed Betts to return to the top of the lineup for the first time in over a month.
The change did not have an effect as the club mustered only four hits in a 2-1 loss at Busch Stadium. However, that can be partly attributed to several reserves also being in the lineup that day.