The Seattle Mariners’ lineup has a slightly different look with two notable absences as they attempt to snap out of their road funk against the Atlanta Braves and reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale.

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First baseman Josh Naylor and shortstop J.P. Crawford – a pair of left-handed bats – are each out of the lineup for Friday night’s series opener against Atlanta’s veteran southpaw.

Leo Rivas is getting the start at short and batting eighth in place of Crawford. Luke Raley is getting a rare start against a left-hander while playing first and batting ninth.

The day off is a rare one for Crawford, who had played in 136 of 140 games entering Friday. Crawford is hitting just .209 with a .621 OPS against southp

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