"As for Acuña, he is set to continue running drills at Truist to test his hamstring, according to Braves insider Grant McAuley, and will be on standby for a return date. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m EST tonight."
The Braves aim to secure an early series win after a one-hitter against the Cubs. Rookie JR Ritchie is on the mound, and the lineup includes Mauricio Dubón batting leadoff with Sandy León at catcher and Drake Baldwin as the designated hitter. The Braves face Cubs starter Shota Imanaga for the first time, with Dubón and León set to bat against him. Ozzie Albies, José Azocar, Baldwin, and Matt Olson all average over a 1.000 OPS versus left-handed pitching. The rest of the lineup matches yesterday’s card with minor order changes. The team wants to establish runs early to prevent a Cubs comeback. Ronald Acuña Jr. remains absent while hamstring drills continue at Truist, with a return date pending. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EST.
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