Elehuris Montero maintains charge as Colorado starts lineup with excellent curveball.

The Rockies' 136th lineup, which they used in Game 145, was significantly different from their typical one.

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The order has been regularly adjusted during the season due to roster changes that have come about as a result of call-ups and trades;

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but, seeing Nolan Jones bat first in the lineup on Wednesday caused many people to give a second take.

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When asked whether he had ever batted leadoff before to his performance against the Red Sox earlier this year, he responded with a terse "no.

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Following closely after him in second place were Hunter Goodman, Kris Bryant, and Elehuris Montero in third.

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The logic for this decision for the coaching staff was straightforward: because Charlie Blackmon would be taking a day off,

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they decided to place the players with the hottest bats in the clubhouse at the top of the order and refer to it as the "fun"

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lineup. After having some early difficulties, Colorado was able to overcome them and win 7-3 over the Cubs. In the first and second innings,

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