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Braves adjust batting order with Michael Harris II change against Diamondbacks

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Braves adjust batting order with Michael Harris II change against Diamondbacks

Summary

The Atlanta Braves announced a batting order change for their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 15. Following a 2-0 loss in the series opener, manager Walt Weiss moved Michael Harris II to the fifth spot in the lineup to optimize matchups against Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez. Ozzie Albies will bat cleanup in the new order. The Braves are looking to even the series and secure a position for the playoffs. Grant Holmes is set to start for Atlanta in Game 2 of the series.

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By the Numbers

•Braves lost 2-0 to the Diamondbacks in the series opener.
•Michael Harris II moved to fifth in the batting order for Game 2.
•Ozzie Albies will bat cleanup against Eduardo Rodriguez.
•Grant Holmes will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta.

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12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Michael Harris II Change During Diamondbacks Series

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The Atlanta Braves dropped the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday evening by a score of 2-0. With Grant Holmes on the mound for game two, Atlanta will look to even up the series and keep pace with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the No. 2 seed in the National League. During the […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Michael Harris II Change During Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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