ATLANTA — After a long offseason (plus a day) the Atlanta Braves are finally back in action.
The Braves are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies in an opener that was originally scheduled for yesterday. The good news is it's reportedly clear and sunny in Philly, so Braves fans can plan their Friday around the return of baseball.
Here's everything you'll want to know for Atlanta Braves Opening Day.
Braves vs. Phillies Opening Day time & TV
- The game starts at 3:05 p.m.
- It's on TV on Bally Sports South
- It's on the radio on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan
- Spanish radio on La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM
Braves Opening Day lineup
The team posted this just after 11 a.m. No surprises really, with Jarred Kelenic starting in the outfield against Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler in what the team has signaled will be a platoon.
- RF Ronald Acuña Jr.
- 2B Ozzie Albies
- 3B Austin Riley
- 1B Matt Olson
- DH Marcell Ozuna
- CF Michael Harris II
- C Sean Murphy
- SS Orlando Arcia
- LF Jarred Kelenic
Braves Opening Day starter
Right-hander Spencer Strider will take the hill.
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