Hanley Ramirez a game time decision for Los Angeles Dodgers

Oct 11, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez (13) reacts after striking out against the St. Louis Cardinals during the 7th inning in game one of the National League Championship Series baseball game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

According to MLB Network correspondent Alanna Rizzo, Hanley Ramirez will be a game time decision for the Los Angeles Dodgers today in game two of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals.

While the official lineup lists Ramirez as the three hitter and starting shortstop, the Dodgers’ star remains soar after receiving a pitch to the ribs in last night’s game.

Per the #Dodgers, @HanleyRamirez is a game time decision. He's sore after being HBP in the rib cage in Game 1. Andre Either is not starting
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) October 12, 2013

Ramirez was nailed by Cardinals’ starter Joe Kelly in his first at bat last night. He ended up going 0-2 with a run and three walks. Maybe they should just have him stand there and take pitches for the purpose of getting base runners.

Dodgers’ manager Don Mattingly described Ramirez as “a little sore” after taking batting practice today and his status as “iffy”, according to a report from NBC Sports.

If Ramirez is unable to go, Dee Gordon or Nick Punto would probably start in his place. Gordon was controversially inserted by Mattingly in the 8^th inning of last night’s ball game to pinch run for Adrian Gonzalez with the game tied 2-2. Needless to say, Gordon didn’t score and Gonzalez was unavailable for the remainder of the evening.

Losing Ramirez will undoubtedly be a huge blow for the Dodgers, if this comes to fruition.

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