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Braves lineup set: Freeman will extend his record

1B: Freddie Freeman has made seven opening-day starts … and counting. His streak began in 2011. 2B: Glenn Hubbard made eight opening-day starts in 1979 and 1981-87. SS: Rafael Ramirez made six starts at short from 1981-86. SS: Jeff Blauser made six starts at short from 1993-97. 3B: Chipper Jones made 13 starts at the hot corner (1995, 1997-2001, 2005-11). 3B: Chipper's 13 are the most by any player at one position in the Atlanta era. LF: Ralph Garr started four opening-day games in left field (1971-73,
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March 29, 2018

The Braves’ lineup was announced for opening day, and Freddie Freeman will extend his streak of opening-day starts to eight.

Freeman already held the record for opening-day starts at first base. Also, pitcher Julio Teheran will make his fifth consecutive opening-day start. That is a record streak for a pitcher since the team moved to Atlanta, but not the overall record for starts by a pitcher.

The Braves open the season at 4:10 p.m. against the Phillies at SunTrust Park.

Here is the batting order:

CF Ender Inciarte

2B Ozzie Albies

1B Freddie Freeman

RF Nick Markakis

C Tyler Flowers

LF Preston Tucker

SS Dansby Swanson

3B Ryan Flaherty

P Julio Teheran

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