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Indians juggle lineup again

Published Jun. 6, 2011 6:38 p.m. ET

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The slumping Indians are trying Grady Sizemore in yet another spot to try to awaken their offense.

Sizemore is batting third - normally Shin-Soo Choo's place - for the opener of a three-game series against Minnesota. Sizemore batted fifth twice in the past three games as manager Manny Acta looks for a combination to spark his team.

AL Central-leading Cleveland carried a season-high four-game losing streak into Monday night's matchup with the Twins.

Sizemore has batted first for much of his career. But the three-time All-Star, recently sidelined with a bruised right kneecap, has batted fifth three times and sixth in five games. This is the first time Sizemore has hit third since July 5, 2009.

Choo is hitting fifth after being sixth on Sunday.

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