Dodgers Game 6 Lineup: Edman in Center, Rojas at Second

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making significant adjustments to their lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. This crucial match is scheduled for Friday night at Rogers Centre as the Dodgers face elimination.

Game 6 Lineup Changes

In a move to boost their offensive performance, Tommy Edman will start in center field. This marks Edman’s first game in that position since September 24. Miguel Rojas also returns to the field, playing second base for the third time this postseason. His last start was in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Player Performance Overview

• Tommy Edman: First start in center field since September 24.
• Miguel Rojas: Three hits in ten at-bats this postseason, all in the wild card series against the Cincinnati Reds.
• Mookie Betts: Batted fourth for the first time since September 29, 2017, when he played for the Boston Red Sox.
• Will Smith: Bats second, has two singles in 14 at-bats recently, with six strikeouts.
• Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández: Only multi-hit inning for Dodgers in last two games occurred in Game 4 against Shane Bieber.

Despite having a potential impact from Edman and Rojas, the Dodgers’ batting has been inconsistent. Throughout 54 innings in the World Series, they have managed multiple hits in only seven instances. Remarkably, they have also gone down in order in 19 out of 54 innings, a concerning 35.2 percent rate.

Manager’s Thoughts

Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the importance of a competitive mindset at the plate. He stated, “We got to find a way to win one game… At the end of the day, they just have to compete and fight in the batter’s box.” His focus remains on the one-on-one battle between the hitter and the pitcher.

Blue Jays Update

The Toronto Blue Jays are welcoming back George Springer to their lineup. Springer will lead off after missing the last two games due to right oblique discomfort sustained in Game 3. His return is significant for the Blue Jays as they look to maintain their advantage and close out the series.

As both teams prepare for this pivotal game, the Dodgers must capitalize on their changes to stay in contention for the championship.