Ryan Howard

Ryan Howard (rest) not in Phillies lineup tonight

Ryan Howard is not in the Phillies lineup tonight. Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat cleanup.

What It Means:

Darin Ruf has a nice matchup tonight against Brett Anderson. Ruf is hitting lefties at .395 in 45 plate appearances this year, giving him a .470 wOBA. He did damage to lefties last year as well so he has the potential for a nice night.