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Why Garrett Stubbs is in LF, and Adolis Garcia is in CF for Phillies vs. Marlins
TL;DR
Garrett Stubbs is playing left field and Adolis Garcia is in center field for the Phillies against the Marlins due to injuries affecting the team's usual lineup. This unusual configuration aims to help the Phillies extend their winning streak.
Key points
- Garrett Stubbs is in left field for the Phillies
- Adolis Garcia is playing center field instead of right field
- The changes are due to injuries affecting regular players
- Phillies are looking to extend their winning streak to five games
- Game is against the Miami Marlins
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The Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Miami Marlins down in Florida for the chance to extend their winning streak to five games and stay undefeated in the Don Mattingly era.
But things are very strange compared to normal for the Phillies. Garrett Stubbs, a backup catcher, is playing in left field, while Adolis Garcia is in center field instead of right field, where Felix Reyes is playing today.
Why is the outfield configured in such a strange way? MLB.com's Todd Zolecki shared just why the Phillies are trotting out such a strange outfield, and it's thanks to a pair of injuries/ailments.
Why Garrett Stubbs is in LF and Adolis Garcia is in CF
"Justin Crawford has been scratched from the Phillies lineup because of a migraine," Zolecki reports. "Garrett Stubbs will start in LF, Adolis Garcia in CF, and Felix Reyes in RF. got drilled on the right elbow last night, so he's unavailable."
Q&A
Why is Garrett Stubbs playing left field for the Phillies?
Garrett Stubbs is playing left field due to injuries affecting the team's regular outfield players.
What is the reason for Adolis Garcia being in center field instead of right field?
Adolis Garcia is in center field as part of the team's adjusted lineup caused by injuries to other players.
How many games have the Phillies won in their current winning streak?
The Phillies are aiming to extend their winning streak to five games in this matchup against the Marlins.
