On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants will play their second game of the day.
The Braves lost the first game by a score of 7-2.
Ha-Seong Kim finished with one walk and two strikeouts.
UPDATE: The Braves lost 7-5.
GettyHa-Seong Kim #7 of the Atlanta Braves throws to first base in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 13, 2026 in New York City.
For Wednesday night’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 6/17 M. Dubón CF D. Baldwin DH M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B E. White LF J. Mateo SS M. Yastrzemski RF S. León C J. Ritchie SP”
M. Dubón CF D. Baldwin DH M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B E. White LF J. Mateo SS M. Yastrzemski RF S. León C
J. Ritchie SP
Kim has been removed from the starting lineup on Wednesday night.
He is currently batting .085 with five hits, three RBIs, four runs and one stolen base in 18 games this year.
The 30-year-old is in his sixth MLB season (and second with the Braves).
Before Atlanta, Kim had stints with the San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays.
Social Media Reacts To Kim’s Struggles
GettyHa-Seong Kim #7 of the Atlanta Braves warms up prior to the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 13, 2026 in New York City
Here’s what people were saying about Kim recently:
Mark Bowman: “Ha-Seong Kim is hitting .086 (5-for-58) with no XBHs and a 25% K rate through the first five innings of his 18th game. He’d become just the 17th Braves position player to hit below .100 through 18 games. Sandy Leon recently became the 16th. Most recent before this year: 2023 Marcell Ozuna .085 (5-for-59) 2007 Ryan Langherhans .053 (2-for-38) 1992 Lonnie Smith .094 (3-for-32)”
Grant McAuley: “Ha-Seong Kim has played in just 6 of the #Braves’ last 16 games and gone 1-for-17 in those limited looks. With Ronald Acuña out and Michael Harris dealing with a back issue, Mauricio Dubón is needed in the OF, but there’s little reason not to give Jorge Mateo the AB’s at SS.”
@SCBravesTalk: “Ha Seong Kim is consistently later on the fastball than I’ve ever seen any other major league hitter be”
@halleygator: “Ha-Seong Kim is absolutely HORRIBLE. He doesn’t even look like he’s ever swung a bat before.”
Braves Right Now
The Braves come into Wednesday night as the first-place team in the National League East with a 46-26 record in 72 games.
They have gone just 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 22-12 in 34 games at Truist Park).
Following two more games with the Giants, the Braves will host the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
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