The Atlanta Braves have the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot when they face the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. They turn to ace Kris Medlen (9-1, 1.51 ERA) to make that happen. Pitching for Miami will be Nathan Eovaldi (4-12, 4.36 ERA).
The lineup for the Braves:
1. Reed Johnson (R) CF
2. Martin Prado (R) LF
3. Jason Heyward (L) RF
4. Chipper Jones (S) 3B
5. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. Brian McCann (L) C
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Kris Medlen (S) P
The lineup for the Marlins:
1. Bryan Petersen (L) LF
2. Gorkys Hernandez (R) CF
3. Jose Reyes (S) SS
4. Carlos Lee (R) 1B
5. Greg Dobbs (L) RF
6. Donovan Solano (R) 2B
7. Rob Brantly (L) C
8. Gil Velazquez (R) 3B
9. Nathan Eovaldi (R) P
First pitch is at 7:10 p.m.
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