Phillies manager Don Mattingly moves Alec Bohm down in starting lineup

The Philadelphia Phillies shifted infielder Alec Bohm from the cleanup spot to fifth in the batting order for the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Don Mattingly revealed the adjusted lineup ahead of the game, which also features A. Nola as the starting pitcher. The move comes as the team begins a new series at the start of the week. While some social media discourse highlights recent criticism of the player, statisticians note that Bohm has recorded a significant number of RBIs throughout August. The current batting order includes K. Schwarber, T. Turner, B. Harper, L. Arraez, A. Bohm, B. Stott, B. Marsh, J. Crawford, and G. Stubbs.

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