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May 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves
Cameron Maybin(25) hits an RBI single in the second inning of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Maybin settling into CF role with hot bat, glove
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ATLANTA — Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez planned to have a center-field platoon between right-handed-hitting Cameron Maybin and lefty-swinging Eric Young Jr. But Young’s struggles, combined with Maybin’s early success at the plate, gave Maybin the everyday role.
In Thursday night’s 10-1 win over the Brewers, Maybin reinforced that decision after being moved into the second spot in the lineup for the first time this season.
Maybin’s walk in the first inning led to an early Braves lead after he stole his fifth base of the season and scored on Nick Markakis‘ single up the middle.
[ Ed. note: after a slow start, Maybin is now hitting .255 – and .315 in May with 17 hits in 17 games… even better at Turner Field. He’s even better with runners on base, hitting .364 – .423 with someone in scoring position. ]