Between running with the post-clinch B-squad on Sunday afternoon and yesterday’s off day, the Braves’ normal lineup should be feeling nice and rested. As the focus now turns to catching the Cubs, who hold a three-game lead in the race for home-field advantage, here is the Braves’ starting nine for tonight:
They will face Noah Syndergaard, who has been nowhere near his usually dominant form since the calendar turned to August. On the season, he is 12-4 with a 3.36 ERA / 2.87 FIP. His 9.3 K/9 on the season is impressive, but still a career low for Thor.