Michael Harris leads off, Dominic Smith at DH

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves lays down a bunt in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on September 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Walt Weiss is putting Michael H

What is the story about?

Walt Weiss is putting Michael Harris back at the leadoff spot, hoping he can get the centerfielder going after a difficult September, as we approach the playoffs. Austin Riley was bumped back up to the fifth spot, as he has perhaps been better in the second half, but has had a monthly best wRC+ of just 101 this season. If there were ever a time for Austin to turn it around, this postseason sure would be a fun time for it.

Meanwhile, the fish

are rolling with a familiarly unimpressive lineup in a game with nothing but draft stakes for them. They also helpfully note that the roof will be closed in their stadium.