Braves alter lineup as they seek to tie NLDS against Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Atlanta Braves are making lineup changes for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Michael Harris II leads off, with Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to right field. Walt Weiss hopes the new batting order can spark the offense, which has struggled. The Braves are looking to even the series before heading to Los Angeles for Game 5. The game is currently in progress at Truist Park.
- •Michael Harris II bats leadoff for the Braves
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to right field
- •Drake Baldwin drops to fifth in the order
- •The Braves need a win to tie the series
- •Game is being played at Truist Park
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Harris II leads off, Drake Baldwin drops to fifth as Braves try to equalize NLDS
"Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to right field and Tyler Mahle gets his usual battery mate in Sean Murphy.
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