The Atlanta Braves are playing a doubleheader against the New York Mets today to wrap up their 3-game series.
Earlier today, the Mets won 3-2, and as a result, took the series from the Braves. Atlanta will look to avoid being swept with Chris Sale on the mound in the evening contest.
During the Wednesday afternoon game. Austin Riley went 0-for-4 and recorded the last out of the game. Ahead of the series finale, the Braves made a slight Riley lineup change.
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GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JULY 26: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Austin Riley #27 after scoring in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 26, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
In the earlier game on Wednesday, Austin Riley was batting seventh.
For the series finale, he will hit eighth, as the Mets are set to send RHP Christian Scott to the mound.
Here is the Braves full lineup for G2 on 7/29, courtest of @UnderdogMLB:
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