ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are set to ring in the new season with their first home game on Friday night, as they take on the reigning NL champion Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park.
The game starts at 7:20 p.m. and right-hander Spencer Strider will be pitching for the Braves.
Here's who will take the field for Atlanta as the team announced their lineup just before 2 p.m.:
Atlanta Braves home opener lineup
- RF Ronald Acuña Jr.
- 2B Ozzie Albies
- 3B Austin Riley
- 1B Matt Olson
- DH Marcell Ozuna
- LF Adam Duvall
- CF Michael Harris II
- SS Orlando Arcia
- C Travis d'Arnaud
Weather
It should be an absolute stunner outside at Truist Park on Friday. It will be sunny all day long, but it will get a little chilly closer to game time. The high is 62 and the low is 37 with winds around 14 mph. It will be around 59 degrees at first pitch and drop to 51 by the time things should be wrapping up.
Promotions
All fans will receive a free 2024 magnetic schedule. Fans can stay after the game for the traditional Friday Night Fireworks.
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