Braves lineup features Thomas in left, Dubon at short against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 15 at Truist Park. In the lineup, Lane Thomas starts in left field while Mauricio Dubon takes over at shortstop, optimizing for facing left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez. This decision follows the Braves’ strategy of stacking right-handed bats. Game time is set for 7:15 PM ET.
- •Braves start Lane Thomas in left field and Mauricio Dubon at shortstop.
- •The game is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET at Truist Park.
- •Atlanta faces left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez from Arizona.
- •Braves utilize a righty-heavy lineup against the lefty pitcher.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Thomas starts in left, Mauricio Dubon mans short against the lefty Rodriguez
"The Braves stack righty bats facing a lefty starter, including Sean Murphy catching, Lane Thomas in left, and Mauricio Dubon at short
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