Phillies Move Rollins Back To Leadoff Spot

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Phillies Move Rollins Back To Leadoff Spot 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:25 pm

After a lengthy offensive slump, the Philadelphia Phillies moved shortstop Jimmy Rollins back to the leadoff spot for Thursday's game.


The Phillies struggled with Ben Revere as their No. 1 hitter. Revere, who is batting .194 with a .194 slugging percentage, was moved to seventh.


"I talked to Charlie when I came to the field, and he's like, 'It's something that we're going to try, a little switch-up and we'll see how it works,'" Revere said.


"He told me, 'I'm not giving up on you, I know you're a good hitter and everything,' it's just that I hit down there before, it's no biggie. I'm struggling a little bit but trying to figure out that swing and figure out these pitchers and I'll be rolling real soon."


Philadelphia broke out with eight runs on Friday night.

Via Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

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