Alex Cora's turn in the New York Mets leadoff shuffle

MILWAUKEE -- Manager Jerry Manuel continued to tinker with the Mets' lineup Tuesday, as he desperately seeks to get more production out of the team's inept offense.

Shortstop Alex Cora will lead off against the Brewers, Fernando Tatis will bat second and start at second base and Nick Evans will start at first base and bat sixth.

Manuel put Argenis Reyes in the leadoff spot Monday, but he was unlikely to be back there Tuesday after going 0 for 5 and seeing only 12 pitches. Daniel Murphy and Luis Castillo have also led off in recent games.

Here is the full Mets lineup:
Cora, ss Tatis, 2b Wright, 3b Sheffield, lf Church, rf Evans, 1b Martinez, cf Santos, c Santana, sp



(nj.com)