On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-3 at Truist Park.
Austin Riley finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.
He has struggled in a big way this season.
Braves Star Austin Riley Makes Brutally Honest Statement
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 22, 2026 in San Diego, California.
After the game, Riley made an honest statement (via Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game).
Riley: “Personally, it hasn’t been good. It’s been terrible. Awful, Everything in between. You know, I’m just trying to figure it out, trying to get in a good position to be able to compete up there. Obviously, (I’m) not doing that right now. So, just trying to trying to take it day-by-day and work every day with Tim (Hyers) and those guys, and in the cage. At some point, you would think it would start turning.”
Riley is batting just .207 with 62 hits, eight home runs, 37 RBIs, 33 runs and four stolen bases in 83 games this season.
The two-time MLB All-Star was once among the best hitters in the National League.
He also helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series title.
Social Media On Riley
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves looks at his information card and blows a bubble during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on September 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people have been saying about Riley:
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