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Braves adjust lineup strategy against Cristopher Sánchez in Playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Braves adjust lineup strategy against Cristopher Sánchez in Playoffs

Summary

The Atlanta Braves have made significant changes to their lineup as they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card round at Truist Park on September 30, 2026. Manager Walt Weiss restructured the order to exploit hitters’ success against pitcher Cristopher Sánchez, aiming for better offensive matchups. Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Austin Riley are shifted to higher spots given their strong hitting history versus Sánchez. The series is currently tied 1-1 after the Braves lost Game 2 in extra innings. Grant Holmes is slated to start for Atlanta in Game 3, while the Phillies will also adjust their lineup due to the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Braves lost Game 2 against the Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings.
•Acuña holds a 1.000 OPS against Sánchez in 16 at-bats.
•Other bats like Albies and Riley also show strong past performance versus Sánchez.
•Game 3 starter for Braves will be Grant Holmes.
•Both teams expected to adjust lineups for upcoming matchups.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Braves Shake Up Lineup To Crush Cristopher Sánchez

What they're saying

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The Braves are moving stars like Acuña and Riley to exploit big gaps in the Phillies' pitching. See why this new lineup strategy matters for the Wild Card.
— Yahoo Sports

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