MILWAUKEE -- Searching for hits from the bottom of the lineup, Brewers manager Craig Counsell penciled in a new name at shortstop on Sunday, one he might start sending to that position more: Hernan Perez.
Perez is a natural shortstop who had not played there this season. His opportunity came as Opening Day shortstop Orlando Arcia remained buried in a season-long hitting slump that left him with a .204/.238/.265 slash line entering Milwaukee's series finale against the Phillies. Monday will mark one month since Arcia's last extra-base hit, a stretch that included a five-day demotion to the Minors before Tyler Saladino's ankle injury forced a quick return.