Rays sit Aranda, Hicks for Game 3 down 2-0

MLBTonight: benching top hitter 'makes no sense'

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

#MLBTonight reacts to Jonathan Aranda and Liam Hicks being out of the starting lineup for the Rays in Game 3: “If I'm P Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: The panel framed the decision from the opposing dugout perspective, voicing a hypothetical Pat Murphy response welcoming the absence. Game 3 has not started at 0-0.

Why it matters: The Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 2-0 entering Game 3. Holding two starters out of the lineup changes Tampa Bay Rays run production for a game with series leverage.

What to watch: Next is how the adjusted Tampa Bay Rays lineup produces early in Game 3.

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