The only surprise is Adam Haseley getting the start in center field.
1. Andrew McCutchen LF
2. Rhys Hoskins 1B
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. J.T. Realmuto C
5. Alec Bohm 3B
6. Didi Gregorius SS
7. Jean Segura 2B
8. Adam Haseley CF
9. Aaron Nola P
This will be Nola's fourth consecutive Opening Day start, the second-most in franchise history behind Hall of Famer Steve Carlton and his mark of 10. In his previous three Opening Day starts, Nola is 1-1, 3.24 ERA (6 ER, 16.1 IP) with 18 strikeouts to seven walks.
Nola has made 20 starts in his career against the Braves. He is 11-6 with a 3.05 ERA.
Carry it over
Offensively, Bryce Harper slashed .343/.477/.771 (1.249 OPS) this spring in 44 at-bats and led the Phillies in batting average, OBP, SLG and OPS and was tied for the team lead in home runs with four.
On the bump
Left-hander Max Fried will start for the Braves, aiming to build on an outstanding 2020 campaign where he finished fifth in NL Cy Young voting after posting a 2.25 ERA to go along with 50 strikeouts over 56 innings. He also dominated the Phillies last year, surrendering one run over two starts - both victories for the Braves.
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