After getting shut out in Game 1, there was plenty of ink spilled on Brian Snitker’s decision to alter his lineup against Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Even though the Braves got the matchups they wanted, they were unable to come up with any timely hits with runners in scoring in position. Following Game 1, Snitker said he didn’t think that the lineup changes contributed to any of their struggles and Austin Riley, who moved into the second spot in the order, backed him up.
The Braves will go back to their traditional look for Game 2 with Ozzie Albies hitting second and Austin Riley third.