Lineup, how to watch tonight's Braves vs Phillies matchup in spring training action

The Atlanta Braves welcome division rival Philadelphia Phillies, bussing 90 minutes south from their spring training home in Clearwater, for a Grapefruit League matchup this evening.

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

Saturday night baseball!

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As expected for a home matchup, the Braves have quite a few regulars in today's lineup for a primetime game on the back half of spring training. Matt Olson, fresh off of a two homerun game against Boston, bats 2nd in the lineup and plays 1st base.

Seeing Vaughn Grissom in the game at DH has to be a bit frustrating for fans wondering about the SS battle between him and Braden Shewmake - the concern on Grissom entering the season was his defensive acumen at shortstop, and he spent three separate one-week sessions with Braves infield coach Ron Washington in Wash's home of New Orleans working on his defense to better prepare for the season.

Sam Hilliard and Kevin Pillar both get playtime as Atlanta works on the 4th outfielder battle behind starter Eddie Rosario - with Rosario and Ronald Acuna Jr both fulfilling commitments to the World Baseball Classic, it's easier for the Braves to find playtime for the four players contending for one or two bench spots in the outfield.

Dylan Dodd gets the start for Atlanta - fresh off of carving up the Orioles earlier this week, he continues his battle with fellow prospect Jared Shuster for the 5th starter's job that was once thought to be destined for Ian Anderson, since sent to AAA Gwinnett.

The Phillies counter with a few regulars and a lot of depth players, as is typical for a spring training road matchup.

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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 18, 2023

Tonight's game is available for viewing on Braves.com, MLB.TV, and the Braves section of the MLB App. The radio call with Ben Ingram audio can be heard on WIFN 1340 AM/103.7FM in Atlanta and online at MLB.com.

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