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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 17: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves rounds third base after hitting a three run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park on May 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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.
Atlanta Braves Announce Surprising Austin Riley Change
Getty Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves fields and throws to first during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants during the continuation of a game from June 16, at Truist Park at Truist Park on June 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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”
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
Despite Riley’s struggles, he has been moved up to the 5th spot in the order.
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