Dom Smith, Michael Harris II return to lineup as Braves seek series sweep vs. PHI

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Dom Smith and Michael Harris II return to the Braves lineup as they aim for a series sweep against the Phillies. The game is set for 7:20 pm ET on Peacock.

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Dom Smith and Michael Harris II return to the Braves lineup
Braves aim for a series sweep against the Phillies
JT Realmuto is absent from the Phillies lineup
Game starts at 7:20 pm ET on Peacock
Dominic Smith has a .362 batting average

Atlanta BravesPhiladelphia PhilliesDominic SmithMichael Harris II

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 13: Dominic Smith #8 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates in the fourth inningduring the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images A sweep on Sunday Night Baseball sounds pretty sweet to me. The Atlanta Braves will run with their standard lineup opposing RHPs to face Phillies rookie Andrew Painter. Michael Harris II, who came into last night’s game in the seventh once lefty Cristopher Sanchez departed, is back in his usual spot in the nine hole and in center field. Dominic Smith (of the big moments) is penciled in to bat seventh. Does his .362 / 1.040 OPS tear make him one of the best hitters ever designated? Some are saying… but discuss amongst yourselves. The Phillies are looking to salvage the series. Catcher JT Realmuto is absent for the finale, dealing with the lower back tightness that caused him to leave the game in the top of the seventh last night. Instead, we’ll see Brandon Marsh patrol left field and batting fifth, at second base and batting seventh, backup catcher batting eighth, and Justin Crawford batting ninth. A four game set awaits in the nation’s capitol. But first, the only team to not lose a series yet this season will try for their first sweep against their division rivals in Philly starting at 7:20 pm ET on Peacock. *(And thankfully,* *tonight!)*

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What time does the Braves vs. Phillies game start?

The Braves vs. Phillies game starts at 7:20 pm ET.

Who is missing from the Phillies lineup against the Braves?

Catcher JT Realmuto is absent due to lower back tightness.

What is Dominic Smith's current batting performance?

Dominic Smith has a .362 batting average and a 1.040 OPS.

Dom Smith, Michael Harris II return to lineup as Braves seek series sweep vs. PHI

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