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Braves include Austin Riley in lineup against Nationals after day off

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Braves include Austin Riley in lineup against Nationals after day off

Summary

The Atlanta Braves are facing the Washington Nationals in a four-game series. Atlanta secured a comeback victory in the first game. On Friday, Braves manager Walt Weiss announced that Austin Riley will return to the batting lineup, occupying the seventh position. Riley had a day off on Thursday due to struggles at the plate this season, where he is batting.212 with an OPS+ of 75. The Braves look to build momentum after their recent win as Bryce Elder starts on the mound against Nationals' pitcher Foster Griffin.

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By the Numbers

•Braves recently won the first game of the series against the Nationals.
•Bryce Elder will pitch against Foster Griffin in Friday's game.
•Austin Riley returns to the lineup after a day off due to poor performance.
•Riley is hitting.212 this season with an OPS+ of 75.
•Ronald Acuña Jr. will bat leadoff in the game.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Nationals Game

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The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the Washington Nationals in a four-game weekend set (in Atlanta). Los Bravos picked up a win in game one of the series in come-from-behind fashion. On Friday, Atlanta will send starter Bryce Elder to the mound to oppose Nationals’ pitcher Foster Griffin. On Thursday, very notably, Austin Riley […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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