Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke to the media ahead of game 3 and gave some insight as to why he decided to change things around with the order.
The Blue Jays announced their lineup for game 3 this afternoon and did not really make any big changes to the lineup.
John Schneider explains reason to switch up the batting order
The only changes that were made to the lineup for game three is that Anthony Santander is back in the lineup after the Blue Jays pull him right before the start of game 2 and that he will be hitting clean instead of Addison Barger.
Let's do this. #WANTITALL
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Schneider spoke with the media this afternoon and stated that he switched things up since he thought all it could do it help and he figured why not after their 10-3 loss last game.
John Schneider was pretty direct about moving Anthony Santander up in the lineup today, saying it's about chasing a big hit amid all the soft contact.
“Let's try to get something going, right?”
“Let's try to have a few less jabs and a few more uppercuts.” #BlueJays
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This choice is certainly not a bad one as switching things up could certainly help the Blue Jays out especially if Santander is able to tap into his full abilities tonight.
Schneider's answer could be seen as a little worrisome as it almost sounds like a non-calculated move but this decision was surely made by the entire coaching staff together and fans seem to like the decision.
If the Blue Jays can just get a fraction of the hitter Santander was last season for the Baltimore Orioles in game 3, their offense will thrive.
Can Anthony Santander be the hero for the Blue Jays in game 3?
