The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres will square off on Thursday afternoon and there is plenty of intrigue surrounding a “getaway day” match-up. With the Braves playing improved baseball, there is an opportunity for a series victory before hitting the road and, with that in mind, Brian Snitker will deploy the following lineup in the finale.
Aside from the presence of Mike Foltynewicz for his second start of the season, the headliner is the return of Ronald Acuña to the lineup after a one-day break. Against a left-hander, Acuña will again see time in center field, with Ender Inciarte coming off the bench and Charlie Culberson getting another start in a corner outfield spot with an eye toward offensive punch.