The Rays have already taken this series, and will attempt to sweep their opponents for the third time this season, at 1:10 PM. Today’s lineup doesn’t include Ben Zobrist or BJ Upton. As you may recall, Upton was removed from the game early last night because of tightness in his quad. He was reportedly feeling up to snuff, yet he’ll miss today’s game. He should be back in the lineup tomorrow. Zobrist is simply getting the day off. Also, don’t expect to see Joel Peralta in the game today either. Maddon is giving him a day off, telling him to spend time at the beach.
Jeff Keppinger gets the start at third today in place of Evan Longoria. This is his first time starting at third since the ’09 season when he was with the Astros. Get used to hearing ______ will be filling in for Longo. D’oh! The starting lineup is below. Let’s Go Rays!
Rays 5/3/12 Starting Lineup:
Jennings CF
Pena 1B
Joyce RF
Scott DH
Allen LF
Rhymes 2B
Keppinger 3B
Gimenez C
Rodriguez SS
Niemann RHP