On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves will play the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at PNC Park).
They most recently lost Tuesday’s game by a score of 12-4.
Austin Riley (who batted 7th) finished with two hits and one strikeout.
Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Change
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits for a single in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park on June 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
For Wednesday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Braves 7/8 M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B D. Baldwin DH M. Dubón LF A. Riley 3B M. Yastrzemski RF J. Bart C J. Mateo SS G. Holmes SP”
Riley has been moved up to the 6th spot in the order.
The two-time MLB All-Star enters the day batting .212 with 69 hits, nine home runs, 41 RBIs, 37 runs and five stolen bases in 90 games.
He is in the middle of his eighth MLB season (all with Atlanta).
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyAustin Riley #27 reacts with Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves following the 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park on July 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@sircharles_cat: “This should be the lineup on most days. Can’t continue to play Dom at this point.”
@notdrakebaldwin: “We want Jim Jarvis”
@TeeLowLoreman: “Can we start winning again? Kthanksbye!”
@InMyEpinion: “Riley not at AAA yet?! Damn.”
Braves Right Now
GettyMichael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI single in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 7, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Braves come into the night at the top of the National League East with a 52-38 record in 90 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 3-7 over their last ten games).
Following two more games with the Pirates, the Braves will visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Pirates Right Now
GettyRyan O’Hearn #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates tosses his bat aside after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on July 7, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Pirates are the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 47-45 record in 92 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 24-22 in 46 games at home).
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