What happened: Atlanta's Game 1 card puts Baldwin at designated hitter, Ronald Acuna Jr. in right field and Ozzie Albies at second ahead of Matt Olson in the middle of the order. Michael Harris II starts in center, Dubon is in left, Austin Riley handles third, Murphy catches and Ha-Seong Kim opens at shortstop.

Why it matters: That alignment keeps Baldwin's bat available without moving Murphy off catcher for the postseason opener. It also leans on Kim and Dubon for coverage on the left side and in the outfield while still running Acuna, Olson and Riley through the heart of the attack.

What to watch: The first few trips through the order will show whether this is a one-game matchup play or Atlanta's preferred setup for the rest of the series. The next lineup card will offer the clearest read on how the club wants to balance offense and defense against Los Angeles.