The Braves’ first opponent will be the new-look Phillies, a team many project will unseat them atop the National League East.
Phillies manager Gabe Kapler revealed their likely lineup to the media Tuesday (subject to change, via Todd Zolecki of MLB.com):
1. LF Andrew McCutchen
2. SS Jean Segura
3. RF Bryce Harper
4. 1B Rhys Hoskins
5. C J.T. Realmuto
6. 2B Cesar Hernandez
7. CF Odubel Herrera
8. 3B Maikel Franco
9. P Aaron Nola
Braves starter Julio Teheran will have his hands full, as will rookies Bryse Wilson and Kyle Wright, who round out the series.
The first Braves-Phillies meeting should live up to the hype. The rivals are expected to battle it out for a postseason berth through the summer, along with the less-heralded Nationals and Mets.
