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Braves start series against Cardinals with Austin Riley in lineup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:21 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Braves start series against Cardinals with Austin Riley in lineup

Summary

The Atlanta Braves begin a series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday evening in Missouri. The Braves are coming off a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Austin Riley, who struggled with four strikeouts and no hits in that game, will bat seventh in the order against the Cardinals. The Braves' announced starting lineup includes Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies, and Matt Olson among others, with Chris Sale set to pitch.

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By the Numbers

•Braves defeated Pirates 10-5 in previous game.
•Austin Riley struck out four times and had no hits.
•Riley remains batting seventh in the lineup.
•Braves open series against Cardinals on July 10.
•Chris Sale is the starting pitcher for the Braves.

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11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Cardinals Series

What they're saying

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On Friday evening, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the St. Louis Cardinals in Missouri.The Braves are coming off a 10-5 win over the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Thursday.Austin Riley (who batted 7th) finished with four strikeouts and no hits.Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley DecisionFor Friday’s game, the Braves […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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