Braves shift Drake Baldwin to designated hitter for Sunday Phillies game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Atlanta Braves adjust their lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies following a 4-2 loss. Drake Baldwin remains the leadoff hitter but moves from the catcher position to designated hitter for the contest. Sean Murphy takes over catching duties for Atlanta. This change comes as Baldwin continues a productive season, holding a.277 batting average with 22 home runs and 69 RBI. The first-time All-Star has recorded hits in 11 of his previous 12 appearances. The Braves enter the game looking to recover from their recent defeat to Philadelphia.
- •Drake Baldwin moves to designated hitter for the Sunday game.
- •Sean Murphy starts at catcher for the Braves.
- •The Braves lost their most recent game against the Phillies 4-2.
- •Drake Baldwin has 22 home runs and 69 RBI this season.
- •Baldwin has recorded hits in 11 of his last 12 games.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Braves make Drake Baldwin lineup change ahead of series opener with Rays
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Intriguing Drake Baldwin Change for Phillies Game
"The Atlanta Braves have a big game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. After losing their most recent game against Philadelphia by a 4-2 final score, Atlanta will be aiming to get back in the win column on Sunday.As the Braves prepare for their Sunday game against Philadelphia, they are making some changes to their […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Intriguing Drake Baldwin Change for Phillies Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin will be seeing a change ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:45 PMBraves make Drake Baldwin lineup change ahead of series opener with Rays
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin will be seeing a change ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:07 PMAtlanta Braves Announce Intriguing Drake Baldwin Change for Phillies Game
The Atlanta Braves have a big game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. After losing their most recent game against Philadelphia by a 4-2 final score, Atlanta will be aiming to get back in the win column on Sunday.As the Braves prepare for their Sunday game against Philadelphia, they are making some changes to their […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Intriguing Drake Baldwin Change for Phillies Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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