The lineups have been announced for the series opener between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. Both teams have had dramatic changes to their season early on, having been at the top of their respective divisions a couple of weeks ago before taking skids.
This is a chance for one of them to get back on the winning track. Take a look at the lineups for Monday's game:
Atlanta Braves
1. Michael Bourn (L) CF
2. Martin Prado (R) LF
3. Brian McCann (L) C
4. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
5. Jason Heyward (L) RF
6. Juan Francisco (L) 3B
7. Eric Hinske (L) 1B
8. Tyler Pastornicky (R) SS
9. Tommy Hanson (R) P
St. Louis Cardinals
1. Rafael Furcal (S) SS
2. Skip Schumaker (L) CF
3. Matt Holliday (R) LF
4. Carlos Beltran (S) RF
5. Matt Adams (L) 1B
6. Yadier Molina (R) C
7. Daniel Descalso (L) 3B
8. Tyler Greene (R) 2B
9. Lance Lynn (R) P
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