Carl Crawford is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Crawford is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Analysis:

Crawford is now batting .438/.453/.729 for the month of September following a 1-for-4 effort Friday, but manager Don Mattingly remains intent on shielding him from left-handed pitching. Scott Van Slyke will start in left field and bat seventh Saturday against lefty Felix Doubront.