Struggling Suzuki slides down in order

 
Hitless in his previous 20 official at-bats, A's catcher Kurt Suzuki on Wednesday was dropped from the leadoff spot to No. 8 in the batting order for the second game of a three-game series against the host Indians at Progressive Field. [link]

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