NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley left the Braves’ game Sunday night against the New York Mets because of tightness on his left side.
Riley was replaced by Zack Short in the bottom of the fourth inning. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Riley felt a little discomfort during batting practice, but didn’t tell anyone on the staff. He spoke up when he felt it again early in the game.
“He was sore,” Snitker said after his team’s 4-3 loss. “I just didn’t want to take any chances, so we’ll look at him again tomorrow and see what’s up.”
Batting third in the lineup, Riley singled with two outs in the first inning and then struck out swinging in the third. He is hitting .245 with three homers and 18 RBIs this season.
