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Ozzie Albies back in leadoff spot against southpaw Freeland

As it pertains to lineup construction, it appears Brian Snitker is sticking to the old adage of, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Accordingly, when the first pitch of tonight’s Braves-Rockies game is thrown, it will be to Ozzie Albies.

Albies has been dynamite serving as the leadoff man against left-handed pitching, so he will stay in this role for tonight’s game against Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland. Here’s how the Braves will line ‘em up behind Albies:

Tonight’s Braves starters have shellacked Freeland, combining for a rather robust .