Today's Lineup: Dom Brown batting 8th vs. Shelby Miller

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Domonic Brown hasn't been a staple in the Phillies' lineup since being recalled by the team from Triple A on June 13.

Brown is, however, in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Braves (40-41). The rightfielder bats eighth for the eighth time in his career. It's his third career start hitting eighth.

The 27-year-old is hitting .186 with no home runs and five RBIs in 18 games this season. He's mostly hit fifth (11) and sixth (4), with one start in the cleanup role.

He's currently 1 for 10 in his last four games, with three strikeouts and one run batted in. In his career, Brown is 1 for 6 in eight at-bats against Atlanta starter Shelby Miller.

Miller, 24, has anchored Atlanta's pitching staff. He owns a 2.20 ERA with a 5-4 record while holding opponents to a .209 average.

The right-hander has faced the Phillies (27-56) five times in his career — three times with the Cardinals and twice as a Brave. He's 3-1 with a 2.41 ERA against the Phils.

In his last start against the Phils, Miller threw a three-hit shutout on May 5, striking out eight and walking one in Atlanta's 9-0 win.

The Phils will counter with Cole Hamels, who is 5-6 with a 3.22 ERA this season.

Here's the Phillies' full lineup for today:

1. Odubel Herrera, CF
2. Cesar Hernandez, 2B
3. Mikael Franco, 3B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Carlos Ruiz, C
6. Cody Asche, LF
7. Freddy Galvis, SS
8. Domonic Brown, RF
9. Cole Hamels, P

And for the Braves:

1. Jace Peterson, 2B
2. Cameron Maybin, CF
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Chris Johnson, 1B
5. A.J. Pierzynski, C
6. Pedro Ciriaco, 3B
7. Jonny Gomes, LF
8. Andrelton Simmons, SS
9. Shelby Miller, P

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