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Ethier to bat in front of Manny

Updated: May 8, 2010, 10:26 PM ET
By Ramona Shelburne | ESPNLosAngeles.com

LOS ANGELES -- Andre Ethier, the National League's leading hitter, is scheduled to hit third in front of Manny Ramirez when the Dodgers play host to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

"I don't know if it's better pitches, but you get more pitches around the zone to hit," Ethier said. "They're not going to want to put you on and have a couple runners on before him."

Ramirez was activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game.

Outfielder Xavier Paul was optioned ...

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