The Atlanta Braves’ 8-game winning streak came to an end on Friday evening with a 3-2 loss at the hands of the New York Yankees.
However, the Braves have a great opportunity to pick up right back where they left off with ace Chris Sale on the mound for game two.
Before the Braves-Yankees game on Saturday, Atlanta revealed its lineup, which includes a notable Michael Harris II decision. Harris II had a day off on Friday, likely due to the LHP Max Fried getting the start for New York.
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Michael Harris II Batting 4th on Saturday
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 06: Lane Thomas #20 of the Atlanta Braves (left), Michael Harris II #23, Jim Jarvis #74, Ronald Acuna Jr. #13, and Mauricio Dubón #14 celebrate after winning a game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
After a rare day off for Michael Harris II, he is back in the Braves lineup for Saturday’s contest, batting fourth and playing center field.
New York is rolling with Gerrit Cole on Sat., so having Harris II is a wise move by manager Walt Weiss.
Here is the full Atlanta Braves batting order for 8/8, per @UnderdogMLB:
Braves 8/8: “D. Baldwin C R. Acuña Jr. DH M. Olson 1B M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Dubón LF M. Yastrzemski RF A. Riley 3B J. Jarvis SS C. Sale SP”
Matt Olson is back batting third for the Braves, and other notable lineup changes include Drake Baldwin and Ronald Acuña Jr. flipping spots, Jim Jarvis being back in the order, and Ozzie Albies batting fifth.
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Michael Harris II Putting Together Phenomenal Campaign
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 31: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds first base after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Michael Harris II is having a very strong season offensively for the Braves this season.
He’s batting .292 with 20 home runs, 66 RBI, and 120 hits.
Other 2026 stats for Harris II are: 3.8 bWAR, OPS+: 122, 24 doubles, 58 runs scored, and 208 total bases.
With Gerrit Cole on the mound for the Yankees, Harris II has a semi-favorable matchup.
Looking at the Braves overall right now, they are 15-6 since the MLB All-Star break, which is good for the best mark in the NL.
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