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Naylor Sits as Hedges Starts Against Tigers in ALWCS

10/1/2025

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Bo Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Detroit Tigers; Austin Hedges will start as catcher, batting ninth.
Naylor's absence follows a tough matchup with left-hander Tarik Skubal.
Hedges brings leadership and defense, despite a .161 batting average. The move could affect hitting against Tarik Skubal in the American League Wild Card Series (ALWCS).

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Story summary

Bo Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Detroit Tigers; Austin Hedges will start as catcher, batting ninth.
Naylor's absence follows a tough matchup with left-hander Tarik Skubal.
Hedges brings leadership and defense, despite a .161 batting average. The move could affect hitting against Tarik Skubal in the American League Wild Card Series (ALWCS).