The Braves will have their hands full at the plate in Friday night's opener of the four-game series in Philadelphia against Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez.
Putting their best foot forward, the Braves have Ozzie Albies hitting above Matt Olson in the three-hole in the lineup, have Lane Thomas hitting fifth and holding down left field and are starting Sean Murphy behind the plate for the fourth time in five games to maximize Atlanta's ability against a strong left-handed arm.
Ha-Seong Kim also gets the start at shortstop as Mauricio Dubón makes a rare start in center and gives Michael Harris II, who doesn't have the best track record against Sánchez, a night out of the starting lineup.
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There are no real surprises in the Phillies lineup. Kyle Schwarber is back at DH for this game after playing first base on Wednesday to allow Alec Bohm to get an off day. Bohm is back at first and hitting fifth in the order.
#start #plate
Putting their best foot forward, the Braves have Ozzie Albies hitting above Matt Olson in the three-hole in the lineup, have Lane Thomas hitting fifth and holding down left field and are starting Sean Murphy behind the plate for the fourth time in five games to maximize Atlanta's ability against a strong left-handed arm.
Ha-Seong Kim also gets the start at shortstop as Mauricio Dubón makes a rare start in center and gives Michael Harris II, who doesn't have the best track record against Sánchez, a night out of the starting lineup.
Sale gets the start! pic.twitter.com/bp2JrR8Pwb
There are no real surprises in the Phillies lineup. Kyle Schwarber is back at DH for this game after playing first base on Wednesday to allow Alec Bohm to get an off day. Bohm is back at first and hitting fifth in the order.
#start #plate
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