The Atlanta Braves will try to make it four-straight wins Friday night when they continue a four-game series against the Miami Marlins. Spencer Schwellenbach will get the start for Atlanta while the Marlins will counter with right-hander Valente Bellozo.
The Braves will stick with the same lineup as in the opener Thursday night. Orlando Arcia has hit safely in a career-best 12-straight games and is back in the fifth spot in the order. Arcia is 14-for-42 during the streak with five walks and seven strikeouts. Sean Murphy is behind the plate for the second straight game and will bat seventh.
Friday night reds!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/jw2RcT6CTw
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 2, 2024
Taking the field for Game 2️⃣!
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⏰: 7:20 PM ET#MarlinsBeisbol pic.twitter.com/pTyr5aeoGu— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 2, 2024
For the Marlins, Jake Burger will serve as the DH for Friday’s game and is batting second. Emmanuel Rivera is in the lineup at third base and hitting eighth while Ali Sanchez starts behind the plate and will bat ninth.
First pitch for Friday’s game is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports Southeast.