The lineups have been released for the rubber match of this three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs. The Braves aren’t going with a dramatically different look for tonight’s game but it’s one that will see their franchise player back near the top of the lineup for a change.
Here’s how the Braves are looking tonight:
As I mentioned earlier, Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the three-spot after spending the past few days
hitting anywhere from sixth to even seventh in the order. Acuña picked up an RBI single during their win on Monday and then he added two more hits last night so it’s clear that Brian Snitker has decided that the worst of this dire slump that Acuña has been in lately has subsided and we’ll start to see him producing regularly at the plate again. Additionally, Acuña will be in right field, which means that Jake Fraley will start tonight’s game on the bench while Marcell Ozuna gets another start at DH.
I will update this later with the Cubs lineup but for now, let me know what y’all think about Acuña moving back up in the order.
