Skip Schumaker will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Braves, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Schumaker will start in left field and lead off Sunday against the Braves, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis:

Schumaker will get the start in favor of the slumping Billy Hamilton and will man the leadoff role for the second time this season. He'll provide manager Bryan Price with another left-handed bat in the lineup and is 2-for-4 in his career against Sunday's starter, Julio Teheran.