Tuesday, July 01, 2008

July 1 -- CHIPPER IS PLAYING

ATLANTA -- As of last night, it seemed like Chipper Jones may go on the disabled list.

Not quite.

Chipper, leading the NL with a .394 average, is starting tonight for the first time since June 20. Just the Phillies' luck, right?

Charlie Manuel, meanwhile, has gone back to the usual lineup against a right-handed pitcher. That includes slumping Geoff Jenkins, who is hitless in 26 at-bats and 2-for-41 since June 8. The full lineup against Braves rookie RHP Charlie Morton (1-1, 4.24 ERA): SS Jimmy Rollins (.264/6/28), CF Shane Victorino (.272/2/18), 2B Chase Utley (.297/23/65), 1B Ryan Howard (.215/20/68), LF Pat Burrell (.271/19/49), RF Geoff Jenkins (.239/6/21), 3B Pedro Feliz (.260/9/39), C Carlos Ruiz (.215/2/20), RHP Kyle Kendrick (7-3, 4.59 ERA).

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