Ruf is out of the lineup in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Friday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruf started three of the last four games to close the season after spending some time on the injured list, and he'll open the postseason on the bench. Wilmer Flores will start at first base while Kris Bryant and LaMonte Wade work in the corner outfield.