Braves' Freddie Freeman hits for second career cycle
Freddie Freeman became the first Atlanta Braves player to hit for the cycle twice by accomplishing the feat against the Miami MarlinsAUGUST 19, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freeman hits for second career cycleFreddie Freeman hit for the cycle for the second time in his career, completing the feat with a home run in the sixth inning against the Mar...
AUGUST 19, 2021•MLB.COM
David O'Brien: Freddie Freeman's sixth-inning homer gave him... - The AthleticFreddie Freeman's sixth-inning homer gave him the hitting cycle Wednesday night at Miami. It's the second time Freeman has hit for the cycle...
AUGUST 19, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Magneuris Sierra - Playing time decliningSierra remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactSierra had already seen his opportunities take a hit in the past couple weeks with the Marlins exposing Jorge Alfaro to more work in left field, and Jesus Sanchez's return from the COVID-19 injured list Monday will make it even more tough for Sierra to crack Miami's lineup. He'll remain on the bench for the sixth time in seven games and looks like Miami's fourth or fifth outfielder at this point.
AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jorge Alfaro - Sits in series finaleAlfaro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactAlfaro will head to the bench for the series finale after he started in each of the Marlins' previous seven games. He only made two starts at catcher during that stretch, with the rest of his work coming in left field (four starts) and first base (one start). Following Jesus Sanchez's recent return from the COVID-19 injured list, Alfaro may not have as clear of a path to playing time in the outfield, but his newfound versatility should allow the Marlins to get his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis.
AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Brian Anderson - On bench WednesdayAnderson isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAnderson will get a breather after he went 1-for-11 with a strikeout across the last three games. Isan Diaz will take his place at the hot corner and bat sixth.
AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - Takes seat against southpawPederson isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.
ImpactPederson has started against some southpaws since he joined Atlanta, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo starting for Miami on Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.
AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE
