Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE
The Milwaukee Brewers will be taking on the San Francisco Giants for the second time this season with the series being played at Miller Park.
Catcher Jonathan Lucroy will sit out the contest with starter Randy Wolf on the mound. It was a difficult decision for manager Ron Roenicke due to Lucroy going 3-for-5 with three runs, seven RBI and two home runs, including his first-career grand slam Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. Roenicke decided he does not want to screw with Wolf’s mentality and will continue with George Kottaras starting behind home plate to catch for Wolf.
“I like what they’re both doing offensively,†Roenicke said. “As a catching staff I would think that we would have to, with the combination, be at the top of what any team is doing catching-wise.â€
The biggest surprise of the lineup is typical right-fielder Corey Hart starting at first base. If Hart plays well it could provide to be a more permanent move, but with Travis Ishikawa putting up solid numbers it does not seem reasonable. Hart will be leading off for the third-consecutive game.
Aramis Ramirez and Rickie Weeks will both return to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s game. Weeks has recorded two four-strikeout games in the last three.
The following is the defensive lineup and batting order for the Brewers against the Giants Monday night:
First Base: Corey Hart
Right Field: Norichika Aoki
Left Field: Ryan Braun
Third Base: Aramis Ramirez
Center Field: Carlos Gomez
Second Base: Rickie Weeks
Catcher: George Kottaras
Shortstop: Cesar Izturis
Pitcher: Randy Wolf
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