Howard, Utley, Galvis, Ruiz absent from Phillies lineup Thursday
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Michael Hurcomb
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Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg chose to rest four of his starters for Thursday's day game against the Marlins.
First baseman Ryan Howard, second baseman Chase Utley, shortstop Freddy Galvis and catcher Carlos Ruiz were all held out of the starting lineup. Darin Ruf started at first base, Cesar Hernandez started at second base, Andres Blanco started at shortstop and Cameron Rupp started at catcher.
Ruiz (.184), Howard (.196) and Utley (.120) are all batting below the Mendoza Line (.200). Galvis is batting .300 (15 for 50) with one double, one triple, one home run and eight RBI through 14 games.
