Asdrubal Cabrera Starting Friday, Howie Kendrick On The Bench
5 years agoWashington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera is starting at second base and is hitting fifth against Astros starter Zack Greinke in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday. Howie Kendrick will start this game on the bench. Cabrera, a switch-hitter, has hit just .222 (4-for-18) in the postseason this year, but he has a better glove at the keystone and has fared well against Greinke in his career. Cabrera also had a huge two-out hit in the Game 2 blowout of Houston, so the Nats are going with the hot hand. Don't be surprised if Kendrick is used in a key pinch-hitting moment on Friday night.
Source: Baseball Press
Source: Baseball Press