The Atlanta Braves kick off a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Monday night, as Fredi Gonzalez' club tries to inch closer to first place in the National League East.

Both Gonzalez and Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen have announced the starting lineups for Monday's game, and they are as follows:

Atlanta Braves

CF Michael Bourn
SS Andrelton Simmons
RF Jason Heyward
1B Freddie Freeman
3B Martin Prado
2B Dan Uggla
C David Ross
LF Jeff Baker
SP Tim Hudson

Miami Marlins

LF Bryan Petersen
CF Gorkys Hernandez
SS Jose Reyes
1B Carlos Lee
RF Justin Ruggiano
3B Greg Dobbs
2B Donovan Solano
C Rob Brantly
SP Wade LeBlanc

LeBlanc is starting against the Braves for the second time this season, and he's also made two relief appearances against Atlanta this year as well. LeBlanc pitched four and a third innings in his only other start against Atlanta this year, and did not factor into the decision. Miami won, 4-2.

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