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Sean Murphy hits seventh in what’s now become the designated catcher spot The Braves have won five in a row, and they’re not really changing their lineup around. Winning today would not only clinch a playoff spot, but tie their longest winning streak of the season.
Win and we're in.#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/hL4llnUHp9— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 29, 2024
Something amusing: coming into today, the Braves have played 159 games and have used 119 different lineups. Only four lineups have been used for four or more games; three of those four included Ronald Acuña Jr. in the leadoff spot, and the other had Jarred Kelenic leading off. This particular lineup has been used twice — once when the Braves lost to the Marlins last Friday, and once this past Friday, when they beat the Royals.
Here's how we're lining up for our regular season finale. pic.twitter.com/LT2WF9JIq5— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 29, 2024
The Royals are using mostly their non-hangover lineup, except that Salvador Perez gets a day off and Tommy Pham starts at DH. The Braves didn’t have to face Bobby Witt Jr., and they don’t have to face Perez today, which is pretty nice for them, since those are two actual good bats in this lineup.
Charlie Morton should have a relatively easy time of it if he can silence Witt (a tall task), as well as MJ Melendez and Michael Massey, both of whom hit righties pretty well. The rest of the lineup either hits right-handed or struggles to hit in general (Kyle Isbel), so things are lining up fairly well for Morton to end his regular season on a good note.
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Sean Murphy hits seventh in what’s now become the designated catcher spot The Braves have won five in a row, and they’re not really changing their lineup around. Winning today would not only clinch a playoff spot, but tie their longest winning streak of the season.
Win and we're in.#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/hL4llnUHp9— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 29, 2024
Something amusing: coming into today, the Braves have played 159 games and have used 119 different lineups. Only four lineups have been used for four or more games; three of those four included Ronald Acuña Jr. in the leadoff spot, and the other had Jarred Kelenic leading off. This particular lineup has been used twice — once when the Braves lost to the Marlins last Friday, and once this past Friday, when they beat the Royals.
Here's how we're lining up for our regular season finale. pic.twitter.com/LT2WF9JIq5— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 29, 2024
The Royals are using mostly their non-hangover lineup, except that Salvador Perez gets a day off and Tommy Pham starts at DH. The Braves didn’t have to face Bobby Witt Jr., and they don’t have to face Perez today, which is pretty nice for them, since those are two actual good bats in this lineup.
Charlie Morton should have a relatively easy time of it if he can silence Witt (a tall task), as well as MJ Melendez and Michael Massey, both of whom hit righties pretty well. The rest of the lineup either hits right-handed or struggles to hit in general (Kyle Isbel), so things are lining up fairly well for Morton to end his regular season on a good note.
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