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Braves and Giants face off in Game 2 on June 17

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Braves and Giants face off in Game 2 on June 17
Summary

The Braves face the Giants in the second game of their doubleheader on June 17 at Oracle Park. JR Ritchie is slated to start for Atlanta, while San Francisco will send Carson Whisenhunt to the mound for his first start of the season. The matchup comes after the Braves played a lengthy 7.5 innings in Tuesday’s game, and the team is looking to avoid a third consecutive series loss. Michael Harris II is absent from the Braves' lineup due to lower back tightness. The Giants maintain a consistent lineup, with only a minor change at catcher.

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  • •Braves aim to split the doubleheader after losing the first game.
  • •JR Ritchie and Carson Whisenhunt are starting pitchers for Game 2.
  • •Michael Harris II is out for the Braves due to injury.
  • •Giants make one lineup change, swapping catchers.
  • •Game is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
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  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Game 2 Gamethread: Giants @ Braves
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JR Ritchie vs. Carson Whisenhunt to conclude a long day for the Braves

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