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Marlins' J.T. Realmuto: Takes over leadoff role for suspended Dee Gordon

Realmuto went 1-for-4 with an RBI and run in Tuesday's win against the Diamondbacks.

Analysis:

Realmuto batted leadoff for the first time in his career, filling in for the suspended Dee Gordon. Manager Don Mattingly's lineup experiment paid off when the catcher doubled and scored in the first inning. Realmuto is batting .485 during an eight-game hitting streak. With most catchers these days hitting at the bottom of lineups and being limited in at-bats, Realmuto's value should skyrocket if he captures the leadoff role for good.

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