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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 18: Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 18, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images)
On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox will conclude their series at Fenway Park.
They have split the first two games.
Most recently, the Braves lost by a score of 8-0 (on Wednesday).
Ha-Seong Kim finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.
UPDATE: The Braves won 10-2.
UPDATE: Kim remains out of Friday’s lineup.
Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim Change
GettyHa-Seong Kim #7 of the Atlanta Braves high fives teammates after being driven in during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 21, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
For Thursday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 5/28 R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Dubón LF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B M. Harris II CF J. Mateo SS D. Smith DH S. León C C. Sale SP”
Braves 5/28
R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Dubón LF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B A. Riley 3B M. Harris II CF J. Mateo SS D. Smith DH S. León C
C. Sale SP
After starting in the first two games, Kim is not in the lineup on Thursday.
The 30-year-old had four strikeouts (and no hits) on Tuesday and Wednesday.
He is currently batting .095 with four hits, two RBI’s, four runs and one stolen base in his first 12 games of the 2026 season.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com wrote: “Ha-Seong Kim is 4-for-42. His numbers are essentially where Marcell Ozuna’s were in 2023, when he started 4-for-44 and I wrote that he was hitting like Eddie Rosario had when he underwent eye surgery after starting 2022 3-for-42. Ozuna followed this with an incredible two-season stretch. What will Kim do?”
Ha-Seong Kim is 4-for-42. His numbers are essentially where Marcell Ozuna’s were in 2023, when he started 4-for-44 and I wrote that he was hitting like Eddie Rosario had when he underwent eye surgery after starting 2022 3-for-42. Ozuna followed this with an incredible two-season
Kim is in his second season with Atlanta after stints with the Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres (over six years).
Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game wrote of the starting lineup on Thursday: “Usual suspects aside from Jorge Mateo, who is getting a start at shortstop. Ha-Seong Kim has struggled mightily since being activated from the IL and could benefit from taking a day. He’s been completely out of sorts at the plate.”
GettyHa-Seong Kim #7 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a strikeout against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at Truist Park on May 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Braves And Red Sox
GettyRaisel Iglesias #26 reacts with Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves after defeating the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 37-19 record in 56 games.
They are 20-9 in 29 games on the road away from Truist Park.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox are at the bottom of the American League East with a 23-31 record in 54 games.
They are 9-18 in the 27 games they have played at Fenway Park.
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