Ian Happ leads off in center this afternoon, followed by Joc Pederson in left, David Bote at second, and Cameron Maybin at DH. Austin Romine has been flexing power behind the plate so far and he’ll bat fifth. Then it’s Rafael Ortega in right, Ildemaro Vargas at short, Patrick Wisdom at first, and Trent Giambrone at third.
Shelby Miller is starting as he takes the mound for the second time this spring. The former Cardinal looked like an ace in the making when he was traded to Atlanta as part of the Jason Heyward deal, but he’s struggled with injuries and erratic performance since then.