Since Hunter Pence was acquired by the Phillies at the trading deadline, he has batted third, fourth and fifth in Philadelphia’s power-laden lineup. Manager Charlie Manuel appears to have settled on Pence in the No. 3 spot; tonight’s lineup against the Cardinals’ Chris Carpenter is identical to the lineup that pounded St. Louis pitching in Game 1:
Phillies Post Game 2 Lineup vs. Cardinals
1. Jimmy Rollins SS
2. Chase Utley 2B
3. Hunter Pence RF
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Shane Victorino CF
6. Raul Ibanez LF
7. Placido Polanco 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz C
9. Cliff Lee P
Carpenter is going on short rest, having thrown a two-hit shutout on the last day of the regular season on Wednesday against the Astros to help propel the Cardinals into the playoffs. This game could turn into a pitcher’s duel; Carpenter faced the Phillies twice during the regular season and defeated them twice, allowing just one run in 15 innings, issuing just two walks and striking out 12.
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