Braun out of Brewers lineup
Left fielder Ryan Braun is not in the lineup for the opener of a four-game series of the Marlins that will mark the end of Milwaukee’s home season. Braun was struck near the left elbow with a pitch in Wednesday’s rout of the Reds, a plunking that conjured memories of the Tommy Hanson pitch that hit Braun’s elbow in May and sapped the All-Star’s power.
With Braun out and the Brewers facing the non-contending Marlins, manager Ken Macha got creative with his lineup. Rickie Weeks is making his third start in the three-hole (the Brewers have lost the other two), Lorenzo Cain is making his second start as the leadoff man (0-1) and Mat Gamel will play his first career innings in the outfield. He’s replacing Braun in left field.
Here’s the full lineup:
Lorenzo Cain CF
Corey Hart RF
Rickie Weeks 2B
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Mat Gamel LF
Jonathan Lucroy C
Luis Cruz SS
Yovani Gallardo RHP
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Adam McCalvy
