Lineup, how to watch Michael Soroka's MLB return versus the Oakland Athletics

The Canadian returns to the mound for the first time in three years as Atlanta starts a West Coast road trip

Today's a great day - Michael Soroka is back. 

Pitching in MLB for the first time in three years, he gets to ease his way back into action with a matchup against the Oakland Athletics - at 10-45, they have the worst record in baseball and have a -199 run differential. 

Atlanta Braves Lineup for Monday, May 29th

Here's how the Braves will line up for the contest:

He's back.#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/PBcDPjIOiB

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 29, 2023

Nothing out of the ordinary tonight, with the lone exception of who is taking the mound for the Atlanta Braves. A routine quick start from the top of the lineup would go a long way in helping Soroka ease back into things.

Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves vs Oakland Athletics on Monday, May 29th

Starting for the Braves is Michael Soroka. It's his first major league appearance since 2020, as he's spent the last three season recovering from two Achilles tears. In AAA Gwinnett this season, he's 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA in eight starts, with thirty-five strikeouts to eleven walks in thirty five and a third innings. 

Opposing Atlanta is RHP Paul Blackburn. The righthander is also make his season debut, opening the season on the injured list with a right middle finger issue he's been dealing with since last August. He went 0-0 with a 7.50 ERA in his six rehab starts, divided between Class-A Stockton and AAA Las Vegas. He's faced the Braves once in his career, in July of 2017, allowing only three hits and one unearned run in six innings. 

How to Watch the Atlanta Braves against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, May 29th

 First pitch in today's series opener is set for 8:07 PM ET. The game broadcast, with Voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin, is available inside Braves Country on Bally Sports South and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.

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