Atlanta Braves release lineup for series opener against Washington Nationals

The Atlanta Braves face the Washington Nationals in a road series opener on September 1, 2026. Walt Weiss adjusted the lineup for the contest against RHP Jake Irvin. Drake Baldwin leads off and serves as catcher for starter AJ Smith-Shawver. Ronald Acuña Jr. hits in the two-hole following a performance in the previous series against the Colorado Rockies where he recorded six hits over nine at-bats. Matt Olson hits third, while Michael Harris II moves into the cleanup spot. Mauricio Dubón starts at second base, with Ozzie Albies resting from the field to hit as the designated hitter. Brewer Hicklen receives the start in left field and Ha-Seong Kim plays shortstop. The team is arriving in Washington following their recent home stand at Truist Park.

• 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Brewer Hicklen starts in LF, Ozzie Albies at DH for Braves series opener against the Nationals