Austin Riley emerges as Braves unlikely wild card hero as Chris Sale, Jesús Luzardo duel in MLB playoff opener
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September 29, 2026
By all accounts, including likely his own, Austin Riley’s offensive production in 2026 was disappointing. The Atlanta Braves third baseman appeared in nearly every regular-season game but finished with 19 home runs and a .219 batting average. His 2026…