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.
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