If today’s lineup looks familiar, it’s because you’ve seen it recently.
It’s true, this is the identical lineup that Brian Snitker ran out of during the second game of yesterday’s doubleheader. Then again, the Braves won that game 8-0, so this could be a good move.
Austin Riley, whose cravings are certainly not mild, will be committed against Phillies starter Aaron Nola. It’s a bold call considering how different Riley and Nola’s paths have been, but the Braves will need their best defensive direction to support the current starter, Sean Newcomb. Speaking of ‘best defense’, Marcell Ozuna will not play today as he will fill the DH role. Johan Camargo gets the node on second while Ozzie Albies is still on the IL. Travis d’Arnaud will start behind the plate.
Phillies manager Joe Girardi has decided that if his club leaves this series with a split, then this would be the optimal lineup to do so:
Nothing too surprising here, except that Jay Bruce used Andrew McCutchen in the left field. Old friend Phil Gosselin gets his start at DH, and will lead.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET.
