He posted an . 874 OPS in 120 at - bats against lefties this season .
That was enough to start Game 5 over Saunders , even though Saunders had a . 927 OPS in 109 at - bats against lefties .
He posted an . 874 OPS in 120 at - bats against lefties this season , and that was enough to start Game 5 over Saunders , even though Saunders had a . 927 OPS in 109 at - bats against lefties .