AUSTIN RILEY NEWS

Finally! Freeman, Braves top Reds 1-0 in 13th to open series

Freddie Freeman singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, finally ending the longest scoreless duel in postseason history as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batting ninth in Game 1 Riley (quadriceps) will start at third base and bat ninth Wednesday in Game 1 against the Reds.

Impact We already knew that he was going to be in the Game 1 lineup, despite the fact he is not fully healthy. Riley will have his work cut out for him facing righty Trevor Bauer, who has held same-handed hitters to a .146/.205/.220 line this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bauer leads Reds rotation against Braves' powerful lineup

The Cincinnati Reds will test their strong starting pitching against the Atlanta Braves' powerful lineup in the NL wild-card round

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not fully healthy but will play Riley (quadriceps) isn't 100 percent but will be in the in lineup Wednesday against the Reds for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Quadriceps tightness has kept Riley off the field since Friday, the only time he's played in the past week. Given that we're now in the playoffs, however, teams will be more willing to risk players who are less than 100 percent, so it's no surprise that Riley is expected to play.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for Game 1 Riley (quadriceps) is expected to return for the first game of the playoffs Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Riley was held out of the final two games of the regular season after aggravating his right quad Friday, but manager Brian Snitker said that he felt great during live batting practice Sunday. He should play third base as Atlanta takes on the Reds in the first round of the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves face Reds in playoffs; Red Sox win Roenicke finale

Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and made a leaping catch as the last-place Boston Red Sox won their final game under manager Ron Roenicke, beating the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 9-1

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houck, Vazquez grand slam lead Red Sox to 8-2 rout of Braves

Rookie right-hander Tanner Houck struck out 10 in another dominant performance, Christian Vazquez capped a big inning with a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the Atlanta Br...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play until playoffs Riley aggravated his right quad during Friday's game and won't play again until the first game of the postseason, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Atlanta likely claiming the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that the team will be cautious with Riley and hold him out for the final two games of the regular season. However, Snitker said that the injury isn't serious, and Riley is walking around fine while also hitting in the cage. Adeiny Hechavarria is starting at third base Saturday and should do so again Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Riley isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact Riley returned to the lineup Friday after sitting out Thursday's contest with quadriceps tightness. He'll retreat to the bench Saturday with Adeiny Hechavarria starting at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Friday's lineup Riley (quadriceps) is starting at first base and batting sixth Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact The 23-year-old sat out Thursday's lineup as a precaution due to quadriceps tightness, but he's back in action for Friday's series opener. Riley has struggled through September with a .238/.304/.357 slash line in 21 games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

López, Marlins boost playoff hopes by beating Braves 4-2

Jon Berti had three hits, including a two-run double, Pablo López allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday nig...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minor quad tightness Riley is dealing with some minor quadriceps tightness, but he could have played Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact This explains why Riley is on the bench for the second day in a row. While the team says he was fine to play Thursday, that doesn't necessarily mean he will be back in action Friday. Adeiny Hechavarria is starting at third base in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Thursday's lineup Riley is not in Thursday's lineup against the Marlins.

Impact Riley may be a little banged up, as this is his second day off in a row. He is hitting .238/.304/.357 with two home runs and 16 strikeouts in 84 at-bats this month. Adeiny Hechavarria is starting at third base and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Riley isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact Riley has been a staple in Atlanta's lineup recently, but he'll get a day off Wednesday. Adeiny Hechavarria will start at third base in his place.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins lose NL East, but still in playoff hunt The frustration of the Marlins’ 11-1 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night could be reflected in the sixth inning, when Jesús Aguilar smashed a h...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Marlins lose NL East, but still in playoff hunt The frustration of the Marlins’ 11-1 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night could be reflected in the sixth inning, when Jesús Aguilar smashed a h...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Bullpen, defense preserves Braves 5-4 win over Marlins

Austin Riley’s two-run double capped a wild first inning and the deep Atlanta bullpen took it from there, pushing the Braves a step closer to a third straight NL East with a 5-4 wi...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peterson strikes out 10, Mets stop Freeman, Braves 7-2

Rookie David Peterson struck out NL batting leader Freddie Freeman three times and fanned a career-high 10 in six sharp innings as the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds homer in 15-run effort Riley went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk during Friday's 15-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Riley got involved in the 15-run scoring affair with a solo home run to right-center to lead off the third inning. It was his first long ball in two weeks as the young third baseman upped his slash line to .243/.299/.426 with eight home runs, 24 RBI and 24 runs scored in 184 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves blow out Mets 15-2, inch closer to NL East crown

Freddie Freeman added three more hits to his burgeoning MVP campaign, Ozzie Albies clubbed two of Atlanta’s six homers and the Braves battered New York Mets pitching in a 15-2 blow...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duvall, Albies power Braves to 8-4 triumph over Nationals

Adam Duvall and Ozzie Albies each hit a two-run homer off a laboring Max Scherzer, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Washington Nationals 8-4

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS