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Game Thread 6/18: Mets at Braves Game Two

By Bennett Hipp
USA TODAY Sports

After Alex Wood made his first career start in the first game today, we'll see another first on the mound tonight as Zack Wheeler makes his MLB debut for the Mets. Atlanta will counter with left-hander Paul Maholm.

First pitch is set for 7:10 PM EDT on SportSouth. Be prepared for possible rain at some point tonight. Lineups:

Braves:

  1. Andrelton Simmons, SS
  2. Jason Heyward, RF
  3. Justin Upton, LF
  4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
  5. B.J. Upton, CF
  6. Brian McCann, C
  7. Dan Uggla, 2B
  8. Chris Johnson, 3B
  9. Paul Maholm, P
Mets:
  1. Collin Cowgill, LF
  2. Daniel Murphy, 2B
  3. David Wright, 3B
  4. Marlon Byrd, RF
  5. Josh Satin, 1B
  6. Anthony Recker, C
  7. Juan Lagares, CF
  8. Omar Quintanilla, SS
  9. Zack Wheeler, P
With Wheeler making his MLB debut, here's a fantastic primer of what to expect from one of the guys over at Amazin' Avenue.

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