BY SCOTT LAUBER
Charlie Manuel's luck ran out.
After the Phillies scored five runs with a re-jiggered lineup Tuesday night (slumping Jimmy Rollins in the No. 5 spot, Jayson Werth batting third, Shane Victorino leading off), Manuel said he'd likely stick with his "winning lottery ticket" here last night. He did, and the Phillies' offense fell flat, mustering only five hits against Randy Wolf and a few relievers.
So, for today's series finale, Manuel has gone back to his usual lineup:
SS Rollins
CF Victorino
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
RF Werth
LF Raul Ibanez
3B Pedro Feliz
C Carlos Ruiz
LHP Cole Hamels
Otherwise, it's a quiet morning here at the Bank. Talked to J.A. Happ, who said he isn't sure how many pitches he'll be able to throw Saturday. Truth is, Happ hasn't even been told he's definitely pitching. I suppose Manuel and Rich Dubee want to be sure they don't have to use Happ today.
More later and after the game.
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