Braves adjust batting order and lineup ahead of Game 2 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are making lineup adjustments for Game 2 of the postseason against the Philadelphia Phillies, scheduled for 2:00 PM EDT. Sean Murphy will start at catcher, replacing Mike Yastrzemski. Notable batting order shifts include Ronald Acuña moving to leadoff and Ozzie Albies moving to third. The Braves' lineup changes leverage players' past performances against Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez. The matchup is highlighted by the Braves' strong late-game hitting, leading MLB in wRC+ in the ninth inning, suggesting they aim to exploit the Phillies' bullpen early.
- •Sean Murphy starts at catcher, replacing Mike Yastrzemski.
- •Acuña moves to leadoff; Albies to third in the order.
- •The Braves scored five runs in the previous game.
- •First pitch for Game 2 is at 2:00 PM EDT.
- •Braves lead MLB in wRC+ during the ninth inning.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Murphy at catcher while others shift around in Braves lineup
"The offense matches up well with Cristopher Sánchez, but this is the postseason
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