The Atlanta Braves desperately want a victory after shedding seven of their final 9 video games, together with every of the primary two video games of their collection towards the Milwaukee Brewers.
On Sunday, Atlanta will face Milwaukee yet another time within the collection finale at Journey Financial institution Ballpark at Historic Bowman Subject in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as a part of the Little League Basic.
Forward of the sport, nonetheless, Braves supervisor Walt Weiss made a sudden lineup change involving All-Star catcher Drake Baldwin.
Braves Announce Baldwin Resolution
Baldwin has spent many of the season close to the highest of the order, batting both leadoff or immediately behind Ronald Acuna Jr. within the No. 2 spot.
On Sunday, Weiss has moved Baldwin all the best way right down to the No. 5 spot, marking the primary time this season that he has batted there.
Michael Harris II, who has loads of expertise batting leadoff, will take excessive spot, whereas Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies will observe Harris II and bat forward of Baldwin.
Through Underdog MLB: “Braves 8/23 M. Harris II CF R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Olson 1B O. Albies 2B D. Baldwin DH L. Thomas LF M. Dubón SS A. Riley 3B S. Murphy C T. Mahle SP.”
Braves 8/23
M. Harris II CF
R. Acuña Jr. RF
M. Olson 1B
O. Albies 2B
D. Baldwin DH
L. Thomas LF
M. Dubón SS
A. Riley 3B
S. Murphy CT. Mahle SP
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 23, 2026
Baldwin’s 2026 Season
Baldwin has been the most effective hitters within the Braves’ lineup this season. Nevertheless, he’s struggled on the plate over his final 4 video games, going simply 1-for-15.
On the yr, he’s batting .268 throughout 107 video games and 418 at-bats, with 112 hits, 21 dwelling runs and 63 RBIs. He’s additionally slugging .443 with a .795 OPS.
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