April 11, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros baserunner Jose Altuve (27) is picked off second base as Atlanta Braves infielder Jack Wilson (2) applies the tag in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Astros travel to the Spring Training home of the Atlanta Bravestoday, Champion’s Stadium, to take on our Bravos at 6:05 PM EDT. We’re having another Live Thread during the game to discuss the game itself of course, but also the recent news of Freddy Garcia, player movements, injuries, and some possible rumors!
Taking the mound for the Braves today is RHP David Hale, the likely #3 starter to open the season, while the Astros will start Dallas Keuchel. Keuchel has pitched to a 4.85 ERA in 13 Spring Training innings thus far, while Hale sports a 5.11 ERA in 12.1 innings. While the sample size is very small, it would be very encouraging to see David Hale post a good outing today, as we will need him to start for a while.
Lineups
Today's lineup vs. HOU (6:05, 1230/1340AM/FSS): Heyward 9 BUpton 8 Freeman 3 Johnson 5 JUpton 7 Uggla 4 Gattis 2 Simmons 6 Hale 1
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Tonight vs. ATL: Fowler-cf; Grossman-lf; Castro-c; Altuve-2b; Carter-1b; Hoes-rf; Villar-ss; Gonzalez-3b; Keuchel-p
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A great deal has happened this Spring season for the Atlanta Braves, even including today. Join us in our live thread and share your thoughts about the game, spring training, or the upcoming season!