Why Garrett Stubbs is in LF, and Adolis Garcia is in CF for Phillies vs. Marlins
The Phillies are forced to shake things up in the outfield today.
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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. Brandon Marsh got drilled on the right elbow last night, so he's unavailable.