Alex Verdugo returns to leadoff spot as Braves host Dodgers

Atlanta mostly sticks with a lineup that’s brought them success as of late.

Both teams have released their starting lineups for tonight’s series opener between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. There aren’t too many surprises concerning the Braves but it’s still worth talking about. Let’s not wasted much more time and hop right into it, shall we?

Here’s Atlanta’s lineup:

If this lineup looks familiar then it’s because it’s something very familiar to what the Braves have been rolling with as of late with Alex Verdugo at the top. The offense has received a bit of a boost and hopefully this lineup continues to click. Also for what it’s worth, Sean Murphy has moved up to fifth as Ozzie Albies continues to be stuck in the wilderness as far as his plate production goes.

Here’s how the Dodgers are looking:

Will Smith and Miguel Rojas are the two players who are re-entering the lineup after sitting out LA’s most recent game. Additionally, Tommy Edman is still out, as he’s been dealing with an ankle ailment that currently has him listed as day-to-day. Other than that, this is still that nasty-looking Dodgers lineup that we all expected to see — especially at and near the top of the order.