Gio Urshela

We wondered if the Braves might stick with d'Arnaud here, but they're keeping with the regular-season scheme. Aside from d'Arnaud's stint on the paternity list last month, he and Murphy have strictly alternated games. The last time either started two in a row was Aug. 31-Sept. 1, when d'Arnaud played back-to-backs. The Game 2 lineup: CF Michael Harris II, 2B Ozzie Albies, DH Marcell Ozuna, 1B Matt Olsen, RF Jorge Soler, LF Ramon Laurearno, 3B Gio Urshela, C Murphy, SS Orlando Arcia.

This would have been Cole Ragans' day to pitch for the Royals, but he was scratched after the team clinched. Marsh stepped in and proved quite effective, aside from a Gio Urshela homers. He concludes the season 9-9 with a 4.53 ERA. In some years, that would have made him the Royals' ace. This year, though, it wasn't enough for a permanent place in the rotation.