Matt Olson's home run spree highlights Ben Verlander's team of the week
Braves slugger Matt Olson hit five homers in six days to retake the MLB lead. See who else made Ben Verlander's team of the week.SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Joshua Palacios - Sitting against southpawPalacios is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactAlong with fellow left-handed hitters Jack Suwinski and Alfonso Rivas, the lefty-hitting Palacios will retreat to the bench while southpaw Patrick Corbin takes the hill for the Nationals. Connor Joe will replace Palacios in right field and bat third.
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Jack Suwinski - Idle versus leftySuwinski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactSuwinski will join fellow left-handed hitters Alfonso Rivas and Josh Palacios on the bench for the series opener versus Washington with southpaw Patrick Corbin on the bump for the Nationals. While starting in each of the past seven games, Suwinski went 7-for-25 with two home runs, two doubles, two walks, two stolen bases, seven RBI and three runs.
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Alfonso Rivas - Sitting against southpawRivas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactThough he'll hit the bench Monday against southpaw Patrick Corbin, the lefty-hitting Rivas may have recaptured a strong-side platoon role at first base. He started in each of the Pirates' last three matchups with right-handers, going 1-for-8 with a walk and a stolen base.
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Raisel Iglesias - Notches save SundayIglesias earned his 29th save with a scoreless ninth inning during Sunday's 5-2 win against the Pirates. He allowed one hit and did not strike out or walk any batters.
ImpactThe veteran right-hander has converted his last 20 save opportunities dating back to June 20, and he has a 2.10 ERA and 37:9 K:BB across 30 innings during that span. Overall Iglesias ranks 11th in the league in saves despite missing the first month of the season with a shoulder strain, and he's blown only two chances all year.
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