The Atlanta Braves will travel to Citi Field on Tuesday for the opener of a series against the New York Mets, with Spencer Strider on the mound for Atlanta. The Mets are hoping to halt their slide and prevent the Braves from pulling away in the late-season push.
Lineups and notes: Marcell Ozuna continues to serve as the Braves’ designated hitter as they face the Mets.
Game details:
– Date/Time: Tuesday, August 12, 7:10 p.m. EDT
– Location: Citi Field, Queens, NY
– TV: FanDuel Sports Network South and Southeast
– Streaming: MLB.tv
– Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan / 1600/1460/1130 La Mejor
What to watch:
– Spencer Strider takes the mound for Atlanta, a key factor in how the Braves start this series.
– Ozuna’s continued role as DH gives Atlanta a consistent bat in the lineup as they try to keep the Mets on their heels.
– The Mets will be looking for a strong performance at home to snap their current skid and regain momentum.
Summary: The Braves visit the Mets in a pivotal series opener at Citi Field, with Spencer Strider on the hill and Marcell Ozuna DH-ing as Atlanta looks to maintain the upper hand against a Mets squad aiming to rebound. A strong showing by Strider and steady offense from Ozuna could set the tone for the series. Positive note: a solid start for Strider and timely hits could energize both teams as the season progresses.