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Platoonapalooza with Austin Riley, Adam Duvall as Phillies Stay True to Form in Finale

The Braves will face Drew Smyly in the series finale in Philadelphia. As a result, Atlanta will cover Ronald Acuna Jr. with Adam Duvall and Austin Riley in order to maximize the opportunities to tee off against a southpaw. Both Riley and Duvall have been exposed as liabilities against right handers, but their production against left handers makes the Braves lineup very formidable. Riley seemed to have his best at-bat since coming back from injury last night, which hopefully means he can find a late season groove similar to his hot run in May.