The production from the bottom third of any lineup can make all the difference in how good an offense can be.
Any team’s main run producers will be in the top half of a well-constructed lineup, but there is always a reason why the players slotted seven through nine are on the field and if they are capable of reaching base at a strong clip in addition to wielding the glove it can make an offense dangerous.
Central Michigan received plenty of support from the bottom portion of its lineup Saturday in a Mid-American Conference-opening doubleheader versus Miami at Theunissen Stadium, helping to pave the way to a sweep by scores of 13-7 and 6-4.