Dom Smith back in Braves lineup for series finale

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 01: Dominic Smith #8 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jack Casey/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The stage is set as the At

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What is the story about?

The stage is set as the Atlanta Braves look to avoid a sweep against the New York Yankees.

Let’s take a look at the lineups.

Dominic Smith has returned to DH for the Braves and is batting in the sixth spot. Other than that, the lineup replicates yesterday’s. The bat power is expected (or hoped) to show up in a big way today with Grant Holmes on the mound, but the Braves will have to strike while the iron is hot and get a head start in setting the tone.

Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisolm Jr. have been added

back to the Yankees lineup. McMahon averages a 1.500 OPS against Holmes and a .400 batting average, while Luis García Jr. averages an OPS of 1.300.

Cam Schlittler, who will be leading the Yankees on the mound, is no joke and will be looking to bounce back from his off outing against St. Louis. The Braves are just looking for a win before they return home to face their division rivals, who also happen to be right across the subway.

First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET