Riley’s Night Off Sparked a Comeback | MLB News

Walt Weiss gave Austin Riley a mental reset by sitting him out entirely for one game, letting him watch from the dugout — and it worked. Since returning, Riley’s been crushing it: home runs, extra-base hits, and crucial RBIs fueling Atlanta’s winning streak. His at-bats feel sharper, his stats trending upward despite a slight dip in on-base percentage. The Braves’ new strategy? Let him rest when he’s off, then let him play when he’s hot — and right now, he’s hitting just right. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/056d1b7f640dcba3