On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the New York Mets (at Citi Field).
They are coming off a 3-1 win on Saturday.
Michael Harris (who batted 2nd) finished with one home run and two strikeouts.
UPDATE: The Braves lost 8-1.
Braves Announce Michael Harris Decision
GettyMichael Harris II #23 celebrates hitting a home run with Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 13, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
For Sunday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 6/14 M. Harris II CF M. Dubón SS M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B E. White RF M. Yastrzemski LF S. León C B. Elder SP”
M. Harris II CF M. Dubón SS M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B E. White RF M. Yastrzemski LF S. León C
B. Elder SP
Harris has been moved up to the leadoff spot on Sunday.
The 2022 Rookie of The Year is currently batting .303 with 73 hits, 14 home runs, 41 RBI’s, 33 runs and three stolen bases in 66 games this season.
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves hits a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on May 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Harris has broken out into one of the best young stars in the MLB.
The 25-year-old is expected to make his first All-Star Game this season.
He has spent all five years of his career with the Braves.
Social Media Reacts
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds first base 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 the team’s lineup:
@Pittsmygoat: “Stop leading off with Harris”
@Lex_Naija: “I’m not confident in Bryce Elder at Citi Field. He usually pitches horribly up there. We might have to win a shootout.”
@Mets2026: “If you somehow lose a series too us it would be embarrassing”
@ATLBlueJay: “This lineup doesn’t scream “best record in MLB””
Braves Ahead Of Sunday
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves catches a fly ball during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves are the top team in the National League East with a 46-24 record in 70 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 24-13 in 37 games on the road).
On Tuesday, the Braves will open up a series with the San Francisco Giants in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves Announce Michael Harris Decision Before Mets Series Finale