I remember thinking Counsell did the R/L/R/L thing more than anyone I ever remembered ... and now I'm convinced Murphy does it more. I have no stats to back that up.
I get it .. all things equal I'd rather not give the opposing team the opportunity to bring in a lefty in an inning and face 3 straight lefties against us, etc... but if Contreras, Chourio, and Adames are your 3 best hitters I would like them hitting 2, 3, 4 please. ESPECIALLY when the lefty option to break up that trio in the 3 or 4 spot is Bauers or Frelick or something.