The Los Angeles have decided to make major changes to their lineup for Game 5 of the World Series.
The team benched Andy Pages and started Alex Cole in his place in left field. Quique Hernandez moves to center field.
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Additionally, the moved Will Smith to second in the batting lineup and moved Mookie Betts to third.
This will be the first time the have changed their starting nine since the NL Division Series, as manager Dave Roberts looks for inspiration heading into a crucial Game 5.
Who will be the ‘ pitcher in Game 5?
Game 5 will be a rematch of Game 1, with left-hander Blake Snell facing Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage.
Snell struggled in Game 1, allowing five runs on eight hits, three walks, and four strikeouts in five innings. As for Yesavage, he pitched four innings, allowing four hits, two runs, three walks, and five strikeouts.
lineup vs Blue Jays
- Shohei Otani, DH
- Will Smith, C
- Mookie Betts, SS
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Teoscar Hernandez, RF
- Tommy Edman, 2B
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Quique Hernandez, CF
- Alex Cole, LF
How to watch Game 5 of the World Series between and Blue Jays on Wednesday
The Los Angeles and Toronto Blue Jays will face off in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29th, with first pitch scheduled for 5:00 PM Pacific Time. The game will be broadcast on FOX.
How to watch the vs. Blue Jays World Series without cable
The World Series will be broadcast on Fox, and fans can stream the seven-game series on live TV streaming services such as DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV.
Fans can also watch World Series games on Fox One, Fox’s new streaming platform. Those who want to stream the Fall Classic but don’t have a streaming service can sign up for a free trial before committing fully.
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