NEW YORK -- Just got upstairs from the field, where we found out that Jimmy Rollins will NOT play tonight. OK, here's what happened ...Rollins was listed in the original lineup that had been posted in the clubhouse, but in his pre-game meeting with the writers, Charlie Manuel made it clear that a decision wouldn't be made until Rollins stretched before batting practice. After taking a few swings in the indoor cage and doing most of the stretching exercises, Rollins huddled with athletic trainer Scott Sheridan. At that point, it was decided that he wouldn't play.
Talked to Rollins a few minutes ago. He will have a precautionary X-ray tonight before the game, but he's hopeful the left ankle sprain won't linger for more than a few days. If Rollins doesn't pinch-hit tonight, his consecutive games played streak will end at 230. It's the third-longest active streak, after Cleveland's Grady Sizemore (366) and Atlanta's Jeff Francoeur (334).
Here's tonight Rollins-less lineup against Mets RHP Mike Pelfrey, who is making his first start of 2008: CF Shane Victorino (.188/0/2), SS Eric Bruntlett (.500/0/0), 2B Chase Utley (.357/3/7), 1B Ryan Howard (.179/1/3), LF Pat Burrell (.385/3/9), RF Geoff Jenkins (.250/1/2), 3B Pedro Feliz (.222/0/2), C Carlos Ruiz (.174/0/1), RHP Kyle Kendrick (1-0, 7.20 ERA).
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