Today's Lineup: Odubel Herrera Back in Center, Leading Off Against Giants

With the Phillies looking for their first series win since May 16-18, Pete Mackanin has Odubel Herrera back in the leadoff spot after giving the centerfielder the night off Saturday.

While Herrera continues to be the Phillies' best hitter, the second-year outfielder has been sloppy in the field. Through 73 games this season, Herrera has committed seven errors.

Before Saturday's 3-2 win over the Giants, Herrera was seen taking fly balls in right field off the bat of outfield instructor Juan Samuel (see story). For now, he's staying in center.

Herrera leads the Phillies with a .296 average with seven home runs and 26 RBIs this season, but he's hitting just .245 in June.

On Sunday, he'll face Johnny Cueto (11-1, 2.06) and the Giants.

Here's the full Phillies lineup:

1. Odubel Herrera, CF
2. Peter Bourjos, RF
3. Tommy Joseph, 1B
4. Maikel Franco, 3B
5. Cody Asche, LF
6. Carlos Ruiz, C
7. Freddy Galvis, SS
8. Cesar Hernandez, 2B
9. Aaron Nola, P

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