On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will play the final game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals in Missouri.
They are coming off a 4-1 loss on Saturday (and will look to avoid getting swept).
Austin Riley (who batted 6th) finished with one hit and two strikeouts.
Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on July 10, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
For Sunday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Braves 7/12 D. Baldwin C O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B M. Harris II CF M. Dubón LF D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B J. Jarvis SS B. Hicklen RF J. Ritchie SP”
Riley has been moved back to the 7th spot in the order.
The 2021 World Series Champion continues to move around in the lineup a lot this season.
He is batting .209 with 71 hits, nine home runs, 42 RBIs, 37 runs and six stolen bases in 94 games.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park on May 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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