Beckham Leading Off In New-Look Lineup On Hot Day At Cell
(CBS) Gordon Beckham will lead off for the first time in his MLB career as the White Sox take on the Rangers on a sweltering Thursday at U.S. Cellular Field.
Manager Robin Ventura released a new-look lineup a little later than usual Thursday morning, a lineup that includes Kevin Youkilis at first base and Eduardo Escobar at third base. Adam Dunn will get a day off, as will Alejandro De Aza, who fouled a ball off his leg in the bottom of the tenth inning Wednesday night before scoring the game-winning run.
Here's the full White Sox lineup as Jose Quintana takes on Matt Harrison:
1. Gordon Beckham - 2B
2. Eduardo Escobar - 3B
3. Kevin Youkilis - 1B
4. Paul Konerko DH
5. Alex Rios - RF
6. Alexei Ramirez - SS
7. Dayan Viciedo - LF
8. Tyler Flowers - C
9. Jordan Danks - CF
