It’s a mixture of sunshine and overcast here in Atlanta, and rain is expected to come in later in the evening, but the show must go on…until further notice.
Let’s look at these Saturday lineups.
An impressive walk-off from a line-drive RBI single from Chadwick Tromp ended yesterday’s game one matchup against the Nationals in extras. Now, appearing in the starting lineup for tonight’s matchup, the Braves are looking for him to have another productive outing with Grant Holmes on the mound.
Mike Yastrzemski
and Mauricio Dubón are also making a return to join Tromp at the bottom of the batting order.
So far, the only player on the squad to average over a 1.000 OPS against Washington’s pitcher Jake Irvin is Ronald Acuña Jr. However, Michael Harris II, who’s moved back up to the second slot, and Matt Olson, batting behind him, have seen numbers passing a .800 OPS to take their bases comfortably against the righty.
On the Nationals’ side, James Wood is the only player who has produced well against Holmes, averaging a 1.666 OPS against him. Players Daylen Lile and Nasim Nuñez have yet to face the Braves’ flame thrower, and through only three at-bats, CJ Abrams hasn’t seen success with a .000 OPS.
It’s going to be a tough matchup with the Nationals’ offense exceeding expectations and the Braves continuing to deliver solid pitching performances. Just a few hours away, first pitch is set for 4:10 p.m.
