On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home).
They are coming off a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Michael Harris (who batted 5th) finished with one hit, one walk and one strikeout.
Braves Announce Michael Harris Change
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on June 2, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Friday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 6/5 R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B M. Dubón SS D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B M. Yastrzemski LF S. León C M. Pérez SP”
R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B M. Dubón SS D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B M. Yastrzemski LF S. León C
M. Pérez SP
Harris has been moved up to the 2nd spot in the order on Friday.
The 2022 Rookie of The Year is currently batting .301 with 65 hits, 13 home runs, 37 RBI’s, 29 runs and three stolen bases in 60 games this season.
He is in his fifth MLB season (all with the Braves).
Social Media Reacts To Friday’s Lineup For Braves
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a two-run homer against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning of the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying about Friday’s lineup:
@LetsGoJJsLetsGo: “So patient with Riley. He’s bad”
@ChoppinBravos: “At some point, they’re going to have to just play HSK. It may be better for the team now, but it isn’t in the long-term. It’s their fault. I wonder how bad Riley has to get before they give him more than half a day off. I hope we don’t find out. Lastly, hopefully Wynn starts getting plain to Sandy’s bat in the nine hole ahead of Ronnie is brutal.”
@bravesmonkeybiz: “Also, I miss Baldwin”
@mc__40: “man austin really needs a day”
Braves Right Now
GettyOzzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his three-run home run with Matt Olson #28 in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park on June 3, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are currently 42-21 in 63 games, which has them as the top team in the National League East.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 19-11 in 30 games at home).
Following three games with the Pirates, the Braves will visit the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night at Rate Field.
Atlanta Braves Announce Michael Harris Change Before Pirates Game