Braves repeat series-opening lineup in series finale against Cubs

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Braves repeat series-opening lineup in series finale against Cubs

Braves repeat series-opening lineup in series finale against Cubs

Mike Yastrzemski has had a big series so far and he’ll be looking to cap it off with a bang

Braves repeat series-opening lineup in series finale against Cubs

Mike Yastrzemski has had a big series so far and he’ll be looking to cap it off with a bang

The Atlanta Braves are on the verge of something special. After a dominant six-game stretch, they're eyeing a series sweep against the Chicago Cubs in Thursday's finale. And to keep that momentum rolling, they're sticking with a proven formula: the exact same lineup that powered them to victory in Tuesday's series opener.

That means hot-hitting Mike Yastrzemski is back in the lineup, fresh off a standout series. The outfielder has been a thorn in the Cubs' side, smashing a home run and driving in three RBIs on Monday, then delivering a clutch pinch-hit in Wednesday's win. He's locked in, and the Braves are counting on him to cap off the series with another big performance.

Dominic Smith also returns to the starting nine, looking to replicate his four-hit masterpiece from Monday. While his pinch-hit appearance on Wednesday didn't go as planned, Smith's bat has been a key part of Atlanta's offensive surge against Chicago's pitching staff.

The full Braves lineup mirrors Tuesday's righty-heavy approach, with Drake Baldwin behind the plate. After shuffling things up against left-hander Shota Imanaga in Game 2, Atlanta is going back to what works against Cubs starter Colin Rea—a right-handed pitcher they've already handled well.

As for the Cubs, their lineup hasn't been announced yet, but that won't stop Braves fans from dreaming of a sweep. With Yastrzemski and Smith leading the charge, this lineup looks ready to deliver one final knockout punch.

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