The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid being swept at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday evening.
Atlanta has lost five of its last seven games, and its divisional lead is trending in the wrong direction.
After the Brewers series, Atlanta will have a day off on Monday, but things won’t get easier with the Los Angeles Dodgers coming into town next week.
Before the Brewers series finale, the Braves revealed their lineup, and manager Walt Weiss is opting to switch things up a little bit.
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Michael Harris II Batting Leadoff for Little League Classic
The Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves series finale on Sunday evening serves as the annual Little League Classic, played in Williamsport, PA.
For the Atlanta Braves, Michael Harris II will bat leadoff for the series finale, which is an interesting change for Walt Weiss because Harris II has been batting fourth or fifth very consistently over the past couple of months. Instead, on Sunday, Baldwin will bat fifth, and Harris II will leadoff.
Here is the full batting order, per @UnderdogMLB:
Taking a Look at Michael Harris II This Season
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 22: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hittin an RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field on August 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Michael Harris II has been a star for Atlanta this year. Despite the overall lineup struggling, that hasn’t been the case for Harris II, as he has nine hits and five doubles over the last five games.
Over 124 games played, Harris II carries a .294 batting average with 20 home runs, 30 doubles, 70 RBI, and an OPS+ of 120.
After a down 2025 season, Harris II has clearly found something in his swing again, and the Braves will need him to stay hot if they want to stave off the Phillies for the NL East.
Perhaps Walt Weiss will stick with Harris II as the leadoff man if Atlanta can pick up a win on Sunday night.
Atlanta Braves Announce Interesting Michael Harris II Change Before Brewers Game