On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves will play the second game of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park.
They are coming off a 2-0 loss on Friday.
Ronald Acuña Jr. (who batted 2nd) finished with three strikeouts.
Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Decision
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Saturday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros wrote: “ATL Braves Lineup 08/15 1. Ronald Acuna Jr. RF 2. Drake Baldwin DH 3. Matt Olson 1B 4. Ozzie Albies 2B 5. Michael Harris II CF 6. Mauricio Dubon SS 7. Lane Thomas LF 8. Austin Riley 3B 9. Sean Murphy C”
Despite his three strikeouts on Friday, Acuña Jr. has been moved up to the leadoff spot in Saturday’s order.
He comes into the night batting .240 with 63 hits, 12 home runs, 30 RBIs, 42 runs and 15 stolen bases in 70 games.
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