Six games, almost zero meaning

The Patriots began regular-season life after clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night against the Lancaster Barnstormers.
Both managers put something very close to their regular starting lineups out, but there is no denying the next three games will be played without the same intensity. Neither team has anything to gain by winning or losing.
"Anybody who wants or need a rest is going to get it," Patriots skipper Sparky Lyle said. "But we're not by any means going to let teams beat the (heck) out of us."
Second baseman Teuris Olivares is resting Tuesday, and expect third baseman Jose Morban and outfielders Mike Lockwood and Jason Romano to get days off in the near future.
But do not expect Lyle to do crazy things such as have position players pitch or hit away in obvious bunting situations. He wants to avoid any kind of prolonged losing streak or negative energy entering the playoffs.
As for the final three games of the regular season against the Camden Riversharks -- a South Division Championship Series preview -- those should be interesting. Both managers will probably spend more time playing head games with each other -- not pitching their top pitchers, switching up their signs, etc. -- than they will trying to win games.
The next game that counts is Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. at Commerce Bank Ballpark.