Everything you need to know about Friday’s Braves game

Baseball is back.

The Braves play their game Friday, albeit a spring training game.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Opponent: New York Mets

Game time: 1:10 p.m.

Site: Port St. Lucie, Fla.

TV: None

Radio: 1340 AM and 103.7 FM

Pitching for the Braves: Matt Wisler, Chase Whitley, Sam Freeman, Rex Brothers and others.

Braves prospects: Catcher Alex Jackson will be the designated hitter; third baseman Austin Riley will play; outfielder Ronald Acuna will not play.

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