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Is Austin Riley Finally BACK? What the Numbers Say About His Post-ASB Surge | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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Aug 13, 202639:33
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Lindsay Crosby breaks down signs that Austin Riley may be back, comparing his poor first half to a strong post–All-Star break surge in slash line and underlying contact metrics, while noting strikeouts remain an issue. He recaps Atlanta’s 6–3 series-clinching win over the Mets, highlighting Lane Thomas and Mike Yastrzemski powering the left-field platoon and Tyler Mahle delivering another quality start with a simplified pitch mix. Crosby then questions the Braves’ handling of Ha-Seong Kim, who hasn’t played since one start, and argues the roster decision feels inefficient—especially given postseason needs like speed, platoon flexibility, and maximizing small edges.
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"Is Austin Riley Finally BACK? What the Numbers Say About His Post-ASB Surge | Atlanta Braves Podcast" is an episode of Braves Today. Runtime 39 min. Published August 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
