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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 13: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after grounding out in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.
UPDATE: The Braves won Saturday’s game 5-2.
The Braves won Friday’s game by a score of 8-3.
Austin Riley finished with one walk, two runs and one strikeout in three at-bats.
Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
For Saturday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 5/30 R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Harris II CF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B D. Smith DH M. Dubón 3B M. Yastrzemski LF J. Mateo SS S. León C M. Pérez SP”
Riley is not in the lineup on Saturday.
The two-time All-Star is currently batting .213 with 46 hits, eight home runs, 31 RBI’s, 30 runs and three stolen bases in 58 games this season.
He is in his eighth season (all with the Braves).
Social Media Reacts To Riley News
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.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@ChoppinBravos: “Austin Riley needed a day off but it’s also funny how much they love Dubón that dudes gonna end up playing a career high 150- 160 games”
@ByJasonFoster: “I suspected that Austin Riley would get the day off today as he continues to struggle. Walt Weiss continues to not be afraid to play the hot(ter) hand.”
@DVessichelli: “So thankful I don’t have to watch Riley strikeout 4 times tonight. Good lineup!”
@GaSportsFreak1: “No Riley and no Kim. This lineup should feast!”
@CarasikS: “Riley getting a day off is totally fine. Should the Braves need a late RH PH, having Riley come in and replace Yaz/Leon (Tromp replacing Yaz’s spot in the lineup) and moving Dubon to LF is always a good option.”
GettyAustin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a run against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 08, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Braves Right Now
The Braves are currently 39-19 in 58 games, which has them as the top team in the National League East.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 22-9 in 31 games on the road).
Following two more games with the Reds, the Braves will return home to host the Toronto Blue Jays on June 2.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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