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Don Mattingly explains rationale on pinch-hitting for Jazz Chisholm Jr. vs lefty relievers

When Jacob Stallings recorded a two-out single in the top of the seventh inning Friday and the Miami Marlins down one run against the Atlanta Braves, manager Don Mattingly went to his bench and made a pair of switches.

The first was going to happen regardless. Jon Berti went to first base to pinch-run for Stalling and the Marlins speed on the basepaths.

The second was a reaction to a move by the Braves.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker made a pitching change, bringing in left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek with left-handed hitter Jazz Chisholm Jr.