Game 78: Braves (41-31) vs Yankees (51-26)

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Yankees need to prove they have not started their 2nd half decline like the past two years.

Soto and Verdugo need to stop their slow declines.

Jones replaces Verdugo.

Torres and his groin issue sits. Cabrera at 2B

Bickford (RHP) and Gomez (RHP) called up.

Gonzalez DFA'd.

Marinaccio optioned to SWB.

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BRAVES

Kelenic, CF -- .265

Albies, 2B -- .264

Ozuna, DH -- .316

Olson, 1B -- .251

Riley, 3B -- .246

Murphy, C -- .196

Duvall, LF -- .173

Laureano, RF -- .159

Arcia, SS -- .218

Sale, P -- 9-2, 2.98

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YANKEES

Volpe, SS -- .271 (112)

Soto, RF -- .309 (186)

Judge, CF -- .306 (211)

Stanton, DH -- .243 (125)

Jones, LF -- .188 (106)

LeMahieu, 3B -- .200 (51)

Trevino, C -- .257 (112)

Rice, 1B -- .250 (87)

Cabrera, 2B -- .235 (78)

Rodon, P -- 9-3, 3.28

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Game on Apple+ at 7 pm

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NEXT UP: Saturday, June 22nd, 7 pm, vs Braves