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Braves rest Ronald Acuña Jr. ahead of series finale against Dodgers

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Braves rest Ronald Acuña Jr. ahead of series finale against Dodgers

Summary

The Atlanta Braves will host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the final game of their three-game series on Thursday night. Ronald Acuña Jr. will not be in the starting lineup after going 0-for-5 in the Braves' 6-5 win on Wednesday. Acuña also committed a defensive error by allowing Shohei Ohtani to advance to second base, but Braves manager Walt Weiss clarified that resting Acuña was unrelated to that play. The Braves, currently 78-55, aim to maintain their lead in the National League East, while Chris Sale is scheduled to pitch for Atlanta in the series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Braves won the second game 6-5 on Wednesday
•Acuña Jr. is batting.228 this season
•Chris Sale starts for the Braves on Thursday
•Braves lead the NL East by 4.5 games
•Dodgers are 80-53 and seeking a win

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12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Change After Hitless Game vs Dodgers

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On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves will finish their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park.Most recently, the Braves won the second game of the series 6-5 on Wednesday.Ronald Acuña Jr. went 0-for-5 in the win.Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. ChangeAhead of the series finale, the Atlanta Braves have announced their […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Change After Hitless Game vs Dodgers appeared first on HEAVY.
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