As shown in the previous update, Aaron Rowand will start in center field for the Giants in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Phillies. He's taking the place of Andres Torres, who has gone just 3-25 so far in the playoffs with 12 strikeouts. Bruce Bochy wants to give Torres a break, and he likes the matchup of having the right-handed Rowand in against the left-handed Cole Hamels.
NLCS Game 3: Aaron Rowand Replaces Andres Torres In Giants Lineup
Also of note: Pablo Sandoval remains on the bench, and Juan Uribe is back from a minor wrist injury that kept him out of Game 2. Uribe will play third base, while Edgar Renteria - who's playing through a torn bicep - will be the man at short.
Uribe’s going to be playing through some soreness, and his spot in the lineup is subject to change, should he feel too much pain in pre-game swings. For now, though, all systems are go.
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