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Braves lineup returns to original configuration for rematch with Wheeler

In 2018, the Braves played 162 games and their most commonly-used lineup happened just 10 times. One year later, there was a bit more stability, with one lineup seeing play 21 times, and another 11. During the pandemic-shortened 2020, everything went to hell, as the Braves used 51 batting orders in 60 games, and the most they used any particular order was five times.

Well, 2021 is not looking much like 2020 in this regard, as the Braves’ lineup for the home opener is the same one they rolled out (and lost with) four times already:

We’ll hope for better results this time around.