lineup

“Understanding how to turn lineups over, how to save pitches, how to navigate three relievers through four innings, things like that,” Rushing said.

It started a low-risk flier, intended to fill a short-term need in the Dodgers’ lineup and give Hernández a chance to rebuild his stock after his free-agent market didn’t develop as he hoped.

With players constantly in and out of the lineup, the Clippers are struggling to find consistent success at this stage of the season.

Most of their lineup is set, with only openings at second base and center field remaining unsettled.

“I mean, you look at the lineup, you look at the pitching staff, it’s gonna be fun,” Scott said.