Both teams field largely expected lineups with the Braves repeating the same order used in the middle game against the White Sox, including Michael Harris II in cleanup and Drake Baldwin sixth. The catcher platoon no longer appears feasible and Marcell Ozuna's playing time remains economically questionable without an extension. The Mets' order mirrors a prior 9-3 loss to the Nationals and features Hayden Senger, a relatively unfamiliar name. Six Mets hitters have previously faced Wentz, combining for a .281 wOBA and .322 xwOBA in 21 plate appearances, with Francisco Lindor owning a homer in four PAs.
Michael Harris II is hitting cleanup again, Drake Baldwin is hitting sixth again, and the rest is as recently expected. The dream of both catchers in the lineup is a wispy fragment at this point, and it still feels like there's going to be a cheap Marcell Ozuna extension to retroactively justify his playing time, but it hasn't happened yet.
There's something jarring about the throwback image and the Apple TV+ logo. The Mets' lineup is full of familiar faces in familiar places, except Hayden Senger. I have no memory of said guy, even though he's played against the Braves earlier this season. This lineup is identical to the one that saw the Mets lose 9-3 to the Nationals on Thursday afternoon.
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