Braves feature Acuña Jr. in cleanup spot against Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Atlanta Braves open a series against the Colorado Rockies on August 28, 2026. Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to the lineup hitting cleanup, while Austin Riley receives a day off. Sean Murphy also makes his return to the lineup, hitting eighth. The Braves adjust their batting order as Mauricio Dubón fills in at third base. The Rockies announced their lineup earlier in the day, featuring rookie Cole Carrigg in center field.
- •Acuña Jr. returns to hit cleanup for the Braves.
- •Austin Riley is given a day off in the series opener.
- •Sean Murphy also back in the lineup, batting eighth.
- •Rockies revealed their lineup earlier in the day.
- •Game begins at 7:15 pm ET in Atlanta.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to hit cleanup, Austin Riley gets a day off as Braves open series against Colorado
"Sean Murphy also returns to the lineup while Ha-Seong Kim gets a second straight start.
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