The Los Angeles Dodgers set their lineup for Tuesday’s series-opening game against the Atlanta Braves as they look to continue their six-game winning streak.
The Dodgers have swept each of their last two series, which came against the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates last week, and now face a much bigger challenge in the NL East-leading Braves.
LA faced the Braves earlier in the season, losing two games against them at Dodger Stadium back in May.
Who is Starting for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers reinstated starter Tyler Glasnow from the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game, and he will take the mound for the first game of the series. Prior to his injury, Glasnow had a 2.72 ERA and 49 strikeouts through seven starts.
In his last rehab assignment in Triple-A, Glasnow struck out nine batters through 5.1 innings while allowing just one hit.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
As usual, Shohei Ohtani will step to the plate first for the Dodgers, followed by first baseman Freddie Freeman. Shortstop Mookie Betts bats third for the Dodgers, and third baseman Max Muncy remains in the cleanup spot. Tommy Edman plays second and bats fifth, followed by Kyle Tucker, who finally broke out of his Dodger Stadium slump over the weekend.
Alex Call bats seventh and steps into left field for Teoscar Hernandez, and Alek Thomas remains in center field while batting eighth. Finally, catcher Hunter Feduccia rounds out the lineup.
Dodgers’ Lineup vs. Braves
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Mookie Betts, SS
4. Max Muncy, 3B
5. Tommy Edman, 2B
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Alex Call, LF
8. Alek Thomas, CF
9. Hunter Feduccia, C
P. Tyler Glasnow, RHP
Who is Pitching for the Braves?
The Braves have right-hander Bryce Elder on the mound for the first game of the set on Tuesday. Elder, a five-year MLB veteran, is having a solid year for the Braves, posting a 3.92 ERA through 24 starts so far this season.
The right-hander won a game against the Dodgers earlier in the season, striking out eight batters through 5.2 scoreless innings at Dodger Stadium, though he isn’t been as impressive recently as he was towards the beginning of the year.
Los Angeles will look to take revenge on Elder in Tuesday’s game, which starts at 4:15 p.m. PT.
