Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig out of Dodgers' lineup in Game 5 Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is out of the starting lineup in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Puig is hitting 2-for-11 (.182) with a double, a walk, and 5 strikeouts this series. Kike Hernandez will cover right field and Cody Bellinger will start in center.

Overall, Puig is 5-for-20 (.250) with the double, 5 walks drawn, 2 steals, 2 runs scored, and 8 strikeouts in eight games this postseason.