Ronald Acuña Jr. not back, Jorge Mateo gets rare start in Braves’ opener at Orioles
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Key Points:
- Ronald Acuña Jr. will not return to the Braves lineup for Friday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, as he has not yet been officially activated from his rehab assignment.
- The Braves are using a similar lineup to the previous game, with Eli White, Joey Bart, and Jorge Mateo making appearances; Mateo is playing against his former team, the Orioles.
- Braves hitters have mixed success against Orioles starter Trevor Rogers, with Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley having decent numbers, while Matt Olson has struggled significantly.
- The Orioles have adjusted their lineup, giving Taylor Ward a day off in the field and starting Dylan Beavers as leadoff, while Tyler O’Neill is out of the lineup.
- First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET at Camden Yards, with the Braves aiming to continue their positive momentum.
