Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 5 of the World Series against the Rangers.
Analysis: Emmanuel Rivera handled the hot corner in Game 4 on Tuesday, but the Diamondbacks will turn back to Longoria for Game 5 as they aim to avoid elimination. Longoria went 2-for-8 with an RBI and two runs scored over the first three games of the best-of-seven Fall Classic.
Evan Longoria Takes seat for Game 4
Longoria is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday versus the Rangers.
Analysis: Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth as Tommy Pham occupies the DH role and hits fifth. Longoria went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the Diamondbacks' Game 3 loss Monday and is slashing just .156/.220/.200 through 51 total plate appearances this postseason.
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