On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants will continue their series at Truist Park.
The Braves lost the first game of the day by a score of 7-2.
Austin Riley (who batted 7th) finished with one hit and two strikeouts in four at-bats.
UPDATE: The Braves lost 7-5.
ATL Braves Announce Surprising Riley Change
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
Despite Riley’s struggles, he has been moved up to the 5th spot in the order.
The 29-year-old is currently batting .204 with 53 hits, eight home runs, 34 RBIs, 31 runs and four stolen bases in 72 games.
His slump has been a hot topic among Braves fans.
Social Media On Riley
Here’s what people were saying about Riley on Wednesday:
@Braves_Jerseys: “Why do I have to watch Austin Riley swing a bat this early it’s just gonna be an out”
@mrgoodvar: “Everytime Austin Riley gets a hit, I expect him to break out”
@MHIIisKing: “I am not sure what has happened to Austin Riley but it might be the biggest falloff in sports history”
Chad Bishop: “Giants lefty Robbie Ray had thrown five no-hit innings (with two walks) before an Austin Riley double to start the bottom of the seventh; Braves trailing 5-2″
@b_outliers: “A middle, middle fastball at 93 mph in a 2-0 count and Riley is late and hits directly into the ground for a ground out”
Riley is in the middle of his eighth MLB season (all with the Braves).
He is a two-time All-Star (and helped the franchise win the 2021 World Series title).
Atlanta Braves Announce Surprising Austin Riley Change Before Giants Game