The Atlanta Braves will get their first chance to clinch the NL East Friday night when they begin a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Bryce Elder will get the start on the mound for Atlanta while Miami will go with left-hander Jesus Luzardo.
After sitting for two days, William Contreras is back in the Braves lineup at DH replacing Marcell Ozuna. Contreras is hitting .290/.370/.468 with three home runs and a 133 wRC+ in his last 20 games.
With a left-hander on the mound, Robbie Grossman gets the start in left field and will hit ninth.