Sean Murphy hitting eighth and catching as Braves seek rubber game win in Dodgers series finale

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The Atlanta Braves aim to win their Mother's Day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Sean Murphy batting eighth and catching. The Braves hope to build on their recent success after scoring seven runs in the previous game.

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Braves trying to win on Mother's Day for the first time since 2022
Sean Murphy batting eighth and catching in the lineup
Justin Wrobleski starting for the Dodgers with a 1.25 ERA

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his score in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers with Sean Murphy #12 at Dodger Stadium on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Braves will be trying to win on Mother’s Day for the first time since 2022. Walt Weiss has penciled in a very similar lineup to the one that drove in seven runs in last night’s equalizer. The one change is Eli White (still in right field, batting seventh) flipping spots with Sean Murphy (catching, batting eighth). Shoutout to Sean for being 5-for-5 in ABS challenges since his very memorable debut where he *immediately* blew both to start the game. The glasses are working, even if the bat is getting up to speed. As mentioned in the preview, Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski is playing with a little bit of devil magic to maintain his 1.25 ERA. We’re hoping his homer-less streak can come to an end with one (or more) Braves hitting bombs to honor their moms. Only five Braves have seen Wrobleski before in very limited capacities: leadoff man has the most with 5 ABs, has 1, and Mike Yazstrzemski/Kyle Farmer/Dominic Smith will sit on the bench with 9 combined ABs between the three. The Dodgers have changed things up a bit to give a day off from catching. , who came in late in yesterday’s game at first base, will be behind the dish for Wrobleski and batting seventh. CF moves up to bat third and to fifth. Max Muncy has seen the most with a .250 AVG in 12 ABs. Muncy accounts for one of three players with a HR off Elder; the other two players are (.286 AVG, 1.089 OPS in 7 ABs) and last night’s shutout-ender Andy Pages. is also rocking a .400 AVG with 10 ABs against Bryce. Win the rubber game, win the series. The Braves have already secured a winning record for this road trip no matter the outcome, but it’d be an even happier flight if they could pull out another win in California.

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What is Sean Murphy's batting position in the Braves vs Dodgers game?

Sean Murphy is batting eighth and catching for the Braves in their game against the Dodgers.

When was the last time the Braves won on Mother's Day?

The Braves last won on Mother's Day in 2022.

Who is the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in the series finale against the Braves?

Justin Wrobleski is the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in the series finale against the Braves.

Sean Murphy hitting eighth and catching as Braves seek rubber game win in Dodgers series finale

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