The lineups for the first game of this four-game series between the Braves and Nationals have been released, so it’s time to see how each manager has filled out the lineup card for their respective team.
Here’s how the Braves are looking for tonight’s game:
.@SeanNewk takes the mound tonight vs. the Nationals! #ChopOn
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 31, 2018
Game Preview: https://t.co/qx8qmWfWyH pic.twitter.com/UhRiorJKNy
Preston Tucker is back out there in left field, while Tyler Flowers will be taking on catching duties for tonight’s game. Other than that, there aren’t too many changes to talk about in comparison to last night’s game.
Meanwhile, here’s how the Nats will be lining up for the game this evening:
Here's how we're lining up to start our four-game series against Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/slGD0moQVv
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 31, 2018
Yep, Washington is batting the pitcher eighth tonight. Wilmer Difo hit eighth last night against the Orioles, but now that the Nats are back in a National League ballpark, they’ve decided to push the pitcher up to eighth and have put Difo in the nine slot. Other than the bottom-of-the order shuffle and the notable lack of Matt Adams since the Designated Hitter is nothing but a beautiful dream here on the Senior Circuit, this is a somewhat similar lineup to what they put out there in Baltimore last night.
Here’s a quick look at the Statcast graphic from BaseballSavant.com:
So, what do you all think about the lineups for tonight’s game?