Austin Riley reflects on being benched as Braves face Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves addresses being benched ahead of a series opener against the Washington Nationals on July 31, 2026. The Braves, having lost two of three games to the Mets prior, seek to improve their performance. Riley acknowledged the decision was due to a need for a mental break after a poor showing in the last series, admitting his recent play has not met expectations. The Braves revealed their starting lineup for the game, with Riley absent from it.
- •Riley has a batting average of.212 with 12 home runs this season.
- •The Braves are coming off a disappointing series against the Mets.
- •The team aims to regain momentum in their upcoming matchup with the Nationals.
- •Riley described his benching as a necessary mental break after recent struggles.
- •The Braves announced their lineup for the game on July 31, 2026.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Star Austin Riley Makes Honest Statement After Getting Benched
"On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves will open up a four-game series with the Washington Nationals at Truist Park.The Braves will look to get back on track after losing two out of three games to the Mets at Citi Field in New York.Atlanta Braves Star Austin Riley Makes Honest StatementAhead of Thursday’s game, the Braves announced […] The post Atlanta Braves Star Austin Riley Makes Honest Statement After Getting Benched appeared first on HEAVY.
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