On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves will play the second game of their series with the Chicago White Sox.
They most recently lost 6-5 on Tuesday.
Austin Riley (who batted 7th) finished the loss with one hit, one walk and two strikeouts.
Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Change
GettyThe Atlanta Braves make a pitching change in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 09, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
For Wednesday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 6/10 M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B D. Smith DH M. Dubón LF A. Riley 3B M. Yastrzemski RF J. Mateo SS A. Wynns C C. Sale SP”
Riley has been moved up to the 6th spot in the order on Wednesday.
Right now, the two-time MLB All-Star is batting .209 with 51 hits, eight home runs, 34 RBI’s, 31 runs and four stolen bases in 67 games.
GettyAustin Riley #27 and Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate their win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Riley is in the middle of his ninth MLB season (all with the Braves).
At one point, he had been among the best third basemen in baseball.
In 2021, Riley helped lead the Braves to the World Series title.
Social Media Reacts To Wednesday’s Lineup
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 5, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here’s what people were saying about their lineup:
@scottcoleman55: “You’re hopefully getting Drake Baldwin back on Tuesday and that will help a ton, but this is certainly a lineup until then
@SportsTalkATL: “I know some people won’t agree but it’s kind of crazy Ha-Seong Kim still isn’t in the lineup
@ChoppinBravos: “If Harris and Ozzie stay hot the offense can’t get by this way. Mateo is 3 for his last 24. Yastrzemski is 3 for last 20. Dom is 2 for his last 25. (675 OPS the last month) This team needs a hell of a lot more from Riley and it needs anything from those 3.”
GettyAustin 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.
Braves Right Now
The Braves are at the best team in the MLB (and at the top of the National League East) with a 45-22 record.
They have won seven out of their last ten games.
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