Adrian Gonzalez Back Hitting Third, Ryan Sweeney to Man Center Field in Miami Series Finale

by abournenesn

Jun 13, 2012

Adrian Gonzalez Back Hitting Third, Ryan Sweeney to Man Center Field in Miami Series FinaleAdrian Gonzalez has been in a bit of a slump over the past month, and because of it he's found himself hitting all over the Red Sox lineup in recent weeks. But the burly first baseman is back in his normal spot on Wednesday night, slated to hit third in the order in the series finale down in Miami.

Gonzalez is once again set to start in right field and David Ortiz returns to his place at first base, after Papi was given the night off on Tuesday. Ryan Sweeney, meanwhile, finds himself back in the starting lineup and will man center field for the Sox.

The Red Sox bats, who have totaled only seven runs in their past four games, will need to come alive as they face a challenging foe in Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco (6-4, 4.36) in the rubber match. Felix Doubront will take the hill for the Sox, looking to rebound from a rough outing against the Nationals over the weekend.

Check out the full lineups for both sides, below.

Red Sox (30-32)
Scott Podsednik, LF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, RF
David Ortiz, 1B
Will Middlebrooks, 3B
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Ryan Sweeney, CF
Mike Aviles, SS

Felix Doubront, LHP (6-3, 4.34) 

Marlins (32-30)
Jose Reyes, SS
Donovan Solano, LF
Hanley Ramirez, 3B
Giancarlo Stanton, RF
Omar Infante, 2B
Justin Ruggiano, CF
Gaby Sanchez, 1B
Brett Hayes, C

Ricky Nolasco, RHP (6-4, 4.36)

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