
Although I've previously said that Jason Kendall won't bat ninth in the lineup, that's exactly what happened today as Ned put the catcher in the 9 spot, and batted the pitcher 8th. If the goal of this is to move Braun and Fielder up in the lineup, and essentially give them "a second lead-off" hitter, than I can see why you'd argue for it. But I think batting the pitcher anywhere but 9th is a case of a manager out-thinking himself, and trying to be "too smart." I don't mind that Ned is tinkering around with this in Spring Training, but I hope he keeps that trick in his pocket all year and doesn't do it during the regular season.
The Brewers had 4 runs today on 8 hits, but it wasn't nearly enough to beat the Padres. Brad Nelson hit a three run home run in the eighth inning, so good for him.
Box Score.
TBC's Player of the Game: Brad Nelson
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