The Braves are set to give Ramon Laureano the fifth spot in the lineup on Monday night as they aim to win the series against the Dodgers. The situation with Laureano and Jarred Kelenic is a bit confusing, especially with the frequent changes in who bats fifth or gets benched for platoon advantages. This strategy has been so common this season that it’s almost becoming routine. As for the Dodgers, they’re using the same lineup they had against Chris Sale in Game Two, which ended in a big Braves victory
fueled by luck with balls in play. Hopefully, history repeats itself for the Braves. Despite their lineup being filled with several replacement players, none of them have faced Yoshinobu Yamamoto yet. Jorge Soler could have faced him when Yamamoto played against the Giants in May, but Soler was out with a shoulder injury. So, it’s a fresh challenge for everyone in the lineup, and whether it turns out well for them… who knows? But that’s why they play the game.
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