Ozzie Albies serves as designated hitter for Braves against Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Ozzie Albies will be the designated hitter for the Atlanta Braves as they face the Milwaukee Brewers on August 22, 2026. This marks only the second time in his career he has taken on this role. He has struggled recently, hitting a 73 wRC+ since early May, prompting the decision. Braves starter Martín Pérez is making his first start this season against a Brewers lineup that includes Christian Yelich at DH. The game is ongoing, with both teams looking to adjust to the other’s pitchers.
- •Ozzie Albies is DHing for only the second time in his career.
- •Braves are looking to even the series against the Brewers.
- •Martín Pérez faces a Brewers lineup with limited experience against him.
- •Game includes lineup changes, with Yelich stepping in at DH for the Brewers.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ozzie Albies gets DH day as Braves look to even series at Brewers
"For just the second time in his career, Ozhaino will be a designated hitter.
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