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USA Makes Interesting Lineup Change Day After Dominating First WBC Exhibition

USA Makes Interesting Lineup Change Day After Dominating First WBC Exhibition

Summary

The United States baseball team made a lineup change in an exhibition game before the World Baseball Classic. Gunnar Henderson replaced Brice Turang at third base, causing Alex Bregman to move to second base, a position he rarely plays.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. baseball team played an exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies.
  • Gunnar Henderson started at third base, replacing Brice Turang from the previous game.
  • Alex Bregman moved to second base, which he rarely plays, having only done so nine times in his professional career.
  • The last time Bregman played second base in Major League Baseball was in 2018.
  • Brice Turang and Gunnar Henderson are expected to share playing time in the upcoming games.
  • Mark DeRosa is the manager making the lineup decisions for the U.S. team.
  • Brice Turang has a Platinum Glove Award for his fielding abilities, marking him as one of the best defenders.

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