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Braves bench Ha-Seong Kim as they face Cubs in second game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Braves bench Ha-Seong Kim as they face Cubs in second game

Summary

The Atlanta Braves will not start shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in their game against the Chicago Cubs on September 15, following a 7-3 loss in the series opener. Kim was removed for a pinch-hitter after going 0-for-2 and has not recorded a hit in his last three games, although he drew three walks. Mauricio Dubón will take over at shortstop for this match. The Braves hold a 4.5-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East standings. Left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez, with a record of 8-9 and a 3.08 ERA, is slated to start for the Braves.

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By the Numbers

•Braves lost series opener to Cubs 7-3 on September 14.
•Ha-Seong Kim has a.126 batting average this season.
•Mauricio Dubón replaces Kim in the starting lineup.
•Martín Pérez making his 25th start, looking to improve record.
•Cubs currently in the top Wild Card spot in the NL.

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11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Sudden Ha-Seong Kim Change During Cubs Series

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On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.Most recently, the Braves lost the series opener 7-3 on Monday.Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim went 0-for-2 before being removed for a pinch-hitter during Monday’s loss.Atlanta Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim ChangeAhead of the second game of the series, the Atlanta Braves […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Sudden Ha-Seong Kim Change During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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