"Managerial Shake-up Brings New Faces to the Plate: A fresh lineup for the team has brought about a change in the batting order, with Giancarlo Stanton taking a well-deserved break after starting six consecutive games. Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt has taken on a new role, batting against a left-handed pitcher in a strategic move by the team's coaches. The addition of Ben Rice to the designated hitter spot has also added an element of surprise, as the team continues to experiment with different lineups in search of a winning formula. Will this new combination bring success to the team, or is it a temporary experiment?"


A different lineup — Giancarlo Stanton received a day off after starting six days in a row and Paul Goldschmidt started against a lefty as Ben Rice got a turn at DH — had a different leadoff hitter.