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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 27: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves warms up during batting practice prior to facing the Kansas City Royals in the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Cincinnati Reds (in Ohio).
They are coming off a 5-2 win on Saturday.
Austin Riley did not start (but got one at-bat off the bench).
UPDATE: The Braves lost Sunday’s game 6-4.
Riley had one RBI and no hits.
Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a run against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 08, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
For Sunday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 5/31 R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B M. Dubón LF A. Riley 3B J. Mateo DH H. Kim SS C. Tromp C S. Strider SP”
Braves 5/31
R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B M. Dubón LF A. Riley 3B J. Mateo DH H. Kim SS C. Tromp C
S. Strider SP
Riley is back in the lineup (and batting 6th) on Sunday.
The two-time All-Star has been struggling this season, as he is batting just .212 with 46 hits, eight home runs, 31 RBI’s, 30 runs, three stolen bases (and 72 strikeouts) in 59 games.
Riley’s Background
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after grounding out in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Riley was picked in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
He has spent all eight seasons of his career with the Braves.
The 29-year-old is batting .267 with 896 hits, 177 home runs, 514 RBI’s, 510 runs and 10 stolen bases in 880 career games.
In addition, Riley helped lead the Braves to the 2021 World Series title over the Houston Astros.
Braves Right Now
GettyRonald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 30, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Braves are currently 40-19 in 59 games, which has them at the top of the National League East.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 23-9 in 32 games on the road).
Underdog MLB wrote: “The Braves are the first team to win 40 games this season. MLB ranks: Runs – 2nd HR – 2nd OPS – 3rd ERA – 2nd WHIP – 2nd Braves fewest games to reach 40 wins since 2003.”
The Braves are the first team to win 40 games this season.
MLB ranks: Runs – 2nd HR – 2nd OPS – 3rd ERA – 2nd WHIP – 2nd
Braves fewest games to reach 40 wins since 2003.
Reds Right Now
GettyJJ Bleday #22 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates a two RBI home run in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on May 30, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Reds enter Sunday as the last-place team in the National League Central with a 29-28 record in 57 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 14-14 in 28 games at home).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar