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Michael Harris II leads off, Drake Baldwin drops to fifth as Braves try to equalize NLDS

The Atlanta Braves are looking to even the score in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with manager Walt Weiss introducing a revamped lineup to spark their offense. Michael Harris II will lead off the batting order, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr.

shifting back to right field after a late switch from designated hitter due to a reported knee issue. The lineup features notable adjustments, including Drake Baldwin dropping to fifth in the order as the DH, while Ozzie Albies moves into cleanup.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, are deploying a mix of power hitters, with Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani leading a lineup that includes two players—Freeman and Will Smith—who each hit two home runs off Braves starter Tyler Mahle in the previous game. The Braves’ lineup also sees Austin Riley batting eighth and Sean Murphy catching for Tyler Mahle, while Dave Roberts continues to utilize alternating-handedness in his batting order.

The stakes are high, as a win would tie the series and send the Braves to Los Angeles with momentum on their side.

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