MLBYesterday
Dodgers Hold Second Baseman Out of NLDS Game 4
Miguel Rojas misses Wednesday's matchup with lower back soreness as Los Angeles leads the series 2-1
By OddsListing wire desk
· 1 min read
On this page4 sections
Lineup Adjustment for Game 4
Los Angeles kept second baseman Miguel Rojas out of the lineup for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Braves. Rojas left Tuesday night's 3-1 win during an at-bat in the eighth inning after aggravating lower back soreness. The team decided he would not be available off the bench for Wednesday's contest.
Replacements and Matchup Plans
Kiké Hernández started at second base after hitting a homer in the previous game. Manager Dave Roberts also planned to use Tommy Edman, who entered as a replacement on Tuesday. The club chose to rest Rojas rather than risk his availability for a potential next series.
Braves Monitor Acuña's Knee
Atlanta started Ronald Acuña Jr. in right field after shifting him to designated hitter on Tuesday because of right knee soreness. The Braves finalized the lineup only after Acuña tested the knee during pregame warmups. Manager Walt Weiss described the issue as minimal soreness that left Acuña only slightly limited.
Series Outlook
The Dodgers lead the best-of-five series 2-1 and can close it out in Game 4. A fifth game, if needed, would take place on Friday in Los Angeles.
Analysis, not a wagering instruction. Confirm every number on the sportsbook. 21+.
