Lineup, how to watch Atlanta's series opener with the New York Mets

Bryce Elder and the Braves welcome their division rivals for what could turn out to be a momentum-swinging series

This might be the most-anticipated series of the year. 

The 1st place Atlanta Braves host their division rivals, the New York Mets, for a three game series this week in Truist Park. With the Mets in first place at less than six games back, a New York sweep could completely change the standings in the National League East. 

The pitching matchups this week are sublime - Carlos Carrasco vs Bryce Elder on Tuesday as a warm-up, and then Max Scherzer vs Charlie Morton on Wednesday and Justin Verlander vs Spencer Strider on Thursday.   

Lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, June 4th

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

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Atlanta's going with the regular suspects here, with Sean Murphy catching and batting cleanup and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna returning to the lineup after being benched during Sunday's game in Arizona. 

Pitching Matchup for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets on Tuesday, June 4th

Starting for the Braves is Bryce Elder. The revelation of 2023, Elder is 3-0 with a MLB-leading 1.92 ERA. In his eleven starts, he's struck out fifty-six in his sixty-five and two-thirds innings of work, with nineteen walks and four home runs allowed. The Mets have a grand total of six at-bats against him, with Starling Marte and Brandon Nimmo having the only hits against him. 

Opposing Atlanta is Carlos Carrasco. The 36 year-old veteran is 2-2 with a 5.74 ERA on the season, striking out nineteen in his thirty-one and a third innings of work. Since joining the Mets, he's 2-2 with a 4.71 ERA in four starts against Atlanta. Several Braves have hit him well, with Ronald Acuña Jr (.375, 1HR, 3 RBIs), Eddie Rosario (.342, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs), and Matt Olson (.417, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs) all having success against him. 

How to Watch the Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets on Tuesday, June 4th

Tonight's matchup is a split broadcast, with a first pitch of 7:20 PM ET. If you're in Braves Country, the game is available on Bally Sports South with "Voice of the Braves" Brandon Gaudin on the call. If you're outside the viewing area, it's a national broadcast on TBS. Either way, 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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