Fri Jun 20 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Braves Stick with Winning Lineup, Mets Shuffle the Deck Ahead of Tonight’s Matchup

**ATLANTA, GA** – In a rare display of consistency, the Atlanta Braves will field the same lineup for the second consecutive game against the New York Mets tonight, marking only the second time this season rookie catcher Drake Baldwin has received back-to-back starts since late May. Manager Brian Snitker is sticking with the lineup that secured a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. This consistency is a stark contrast to their season trend, having already used 51 different lineups in 72 games.

While several Braves players have minimal experience against Mets pitcher Clay Holmes, a small sample size of 22 plate appearances shows a promising .364 wOBA and .355 xwOBA. Alex Verdugo leads the team with 9 plate appearances.

Meanwhile, the New York Mets continue their season-long trend of lineup experimentation. Manager Carlos Mendoza has already deployed 69 different lineups in 74 games, never repeating the same batting order more than twice. Tonight’s lineup sees Tyrone Taylor move up to seventh and Starling Marte slotting in as the DH.

The Mets lineup presents a significant challenge for Braves pitcher Spencer Strider. Several Mets hitters have historically performed well against him, particularly Brandon Nimmo (.655 wOBA, .451 xwOBA in 19 PAs). As a team, the Mets have a .419 wOBA and .347 xwOBA in 89 combined PAs against Strider, including four home runs.

Furthermore, the current Mets lineup boasts the second-highest xwOBA in MLB this season, suggesting Strider will need to be sharp to contain their potent offense.

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