On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves will play the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at PNC Park).
They most recently lost Tuesday’s game by a score of 12-4.
Austin Riley (who batted 7th) finished with two hits and one strikeout.
UPDATE: The Braves won 3-0.
Braves Announce Austin Riley Change
For Wednesday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Braves 7/8 M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B D. Baldwin DH M. Dubón LF A. Riley 3B M. Yastrzemski RF J. Bart C J. Mateo SS G. Holmes SP”
M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B D. Baldwin DH M. Dubón LF A. Riley 3B M. Yastrzemski RF J. Bart C J. Mateo SS
G. Holmes SP
Riley has been moved up to the 6th spot in the order.
The two-time MLB All-Star enters the day batting .212 with 69 hits, nine home runs, 41 RBIs, 37 runs and five stolen bases in 90 games.
He is in the middle of his eighth MLB season (all with Atlanta).
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@sircharles_cat: “This should be the lineup on most days. Can’t continue to play Dom at this point.”
@notdrakebaldwin: “We want Jim Jarvis”
@TeeLowLoreman: “Can we start winning again? Kthanksbye!”
@InMyEpinion: “Riley not at AAA yet?! Damn.”
Braves Right Now
The Braves come into the night at the top of the National League East with a 52-38 record in 90 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 3-7 over their last ten games).
Following two more games with the Pirates, the Braves will visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Pirates Right Now
The Pirates are the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 47-45 record in 92 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 24-22 in 46 games at home).
Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Change During Pirates Series