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Where Freeman, Markakis will hit in All-Star lineup

Frederick Charles Freeman was born Sept. 12, 1989 in Fountain Valley, Calif. The Braves selected Freeman in the second round (78th overall) of the 2007 draft. Freeman made his major league debut Sept. 1, 2010 against the Mets. He was 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Freeman was hitless in his first six at-bats before his single to center in the ninth inning of his fourth game. Freeman’s first hit came off Clay Hensley on Sept. 5, 2010. Freeman was 4-for-24 in that 2010 call-up, with a home run and an RBI. The
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July 16, 2018

National League All-Stars manager Dave Roberts announced his starting lineup during a news conference Monday.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman will hit cleanup. He's the first Brave since Fred McGriff in 1996 to bat fourth in the midsummer classic.

Freeman also will participate in the home run derby Monday night.

Braves right fielder Nick Markakis will hit seventh. He's been a mainstay at cleanup for the Braves this season, but will hit between Bryce Harper and Brandon Crawford on Tuesday.

Second baseman Ozzie Albies is a reserve for the NL. Starter Mike Foltynewicz will be available to pitch.

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