The Atlanta Braves have a defensive change to their lineup for the series opener against the Chicago Cubs, with newly-acquired utilityman Zack Short entering in place of the injured Austin Riley at third base
Atlanta’s struggles in game threes continued last night, as they lost out on a sweep of the New York Mets
But Atlanta’s moving on, focusing on the incoming 2nd-place Chicago Cubs, who are arriving at Truist Park for a three-game set. Game one features the two teams’ respective ERA leaders in Chicago’sThird baseman Austin Riley, who was removed from last night’s game with “left side tightness”, is sitting out of the lineup today as a precautionary move.
His fastball, despite sitting only 92mph, allows only a .140 batting average against thanks to its exemplary carry up in the zone, getting over 19 inches of induced vertical break. He pairs that with a splitter, coming in the low 80s, combined with a sweeper and a curveball. On the whole, opposing hitters are batting just .187 with a .258 slugging off of the lefty.This evening’s series opener is slated for a 7:20 PM ET first pitch.
If you’d rather just listen, the Cubs radio broadcast is available on 670 The Score while the Atlanta Braves Radio Network has the standard broadcast on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan and affiliates across Braves Country.Managing Editor for Braves Today and the 2023 IBWAA Prospects/Minors Writer of the Year. You can reach him at [email protected]
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What The Atlanta Braves Are Getting in Zack ShortThe Atlanta Braves continue to tweak their bench. After a pair of trades on Thursday morning, the Braves have sent incumbent utilityman Luis Guillorme to the L
Read more »
Cubs, Mets each allow 1 run in 5 innings, Cubs end up falling shortCubs, Mets each allow 1 run in 5 innings, Cubs end up falling short
Read more »
Chicago Cubs Finish April Doing Something Only Done Three Times in Franchise HistoryThe Chicago Cubs did something only two other Cubs teams have done in their franchise history.
Read more »
Boston Red Sox Trade For Infielder Zack Short, Sign First Baseman Dominic SmithThe New York Mets have traded utility infielder Zack Short to the Boston Red Sox, who also agreed to a major league contract with first baseman Dominic Smith on Wednesday.
Read more »
Atlanta Falcons Playoff Odds: Atlanta Among Betting FavoritesThe Atlanta Falcons haven’t made the playoffs since 2017 – but they’re heavily favored to break that spell this fall.
Read more »
Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago's four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Read more »