GameThrea atlanta braves uniforms d, 8/20/2022: Astros @ Braves

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Starting off with the Statcast graphic, as usual.

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For the Braves, it’s also basically business as usual at this point, with William Contreras catching and hitting fifth. That said, it’s actually a novel lineup for the Braves as Contreras is yet to hit fifth this season while Robbie Grossman hits ninth. atlanta braves city connect jersey The only other time the Braves used these nine guys in these positions, they lost 9-7 to the Mets.