On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves will look to avoid getting swept by the White Sox in Chicago.
They most recently lost by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday.
Austin Riley (who batted 6th) finished with no hits and one strikeout.
UPDATE: The game was postponed.
Braves Make Austin Riley Change
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves dives to field a ball during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on June 2, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Thursday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 6/11 M. Dubón LF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B J. Mateo DH E. White RF H. Kim SS S. León C M. Pérez SP”
M. Dubón LF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B J. Mateo DH E. White RF H. Kim SS S. León C
M. Pérez SP
Riley has been moved up to the 5th spot in the order for the first time since May 28.
The two-time MLB All-Star is currently batting .206 with 51 hits, eight home runs, 34 RBI’s, 31 runs and four stolen bases in 68 games.
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves bats during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Riley was picked in the 1st round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
He has spent all nine seasons of his MLB career with the Braves.
During the 2021 season, Riley helped the franchise win the World Series over the Houston Astros.
Social Media Reacts
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what people were saying about Riley:
@Bardownsky_: “Riley needs to WAKE UP”
@uncutatlantaspo: “Let’s go Riley! Get it together bro!”
@LightningFan083: “Austin Riley batting higher than 8th, is a crime.”
@MHIIisKing: “AUSTIN RILEY IM BEGGING”
@MullinaxWX: “Lineup is so bad Riley is hitting 5th tonight🙃”
Braves Right Now
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Despite their struggles with the White Sox, the Braves come into the night with a 45-23 record in 68 games, which has them at the top of the National League East.
They have gone 23-12 in 35 games on the road away from Truist Park in Georgia.
After Thursday’s game, the Braves will head to New York for a series with Juan Soto and the Mets at Citi Field on Friday.
Atlanta Braves Make Surprising Austin Riley Change Before White Sox Finale