Lane Thomas returns to Braves lineup as NLDS series continues

Lane Thomas is set to play in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on October 4, 2026, after recovering from a strained left intercostal muscle. Thomas, who sat out Game 1, will hit ninth and play left field. Sean Murphy will serve as the designated hitter after homering in Game 1, while Ozzie Albies, who also homered in recent games, will bat cleanup. The Dodgers will field a lineup that features Miguel Rojas at third base in place of Max Muncy. The pitchers for this matchup are Blake Snell for the Dodgers and opener Ray Kerr for the Braves, both of whom have faced limited battering experiences against each other's teams.

• 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Thomas returns to Braves lineup for Game 2 of NLDS