# Austin Riley’s Big Weekend Could Be HUGE for Atlanta Braves Chances

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-07-20T11:00:00+00:00
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Austin Riley powers the Atlanta Braves past the Texas Rangers with a three-homer weekend. Is Riley’s resurgence the missing spark for Atlanta’s playoff hopes? Jake Mastroianni breaks down Riley’s approach at the plate, the significance of targeting fastballs inside, and how Riley’s confidence could fuel the Braves offense. Drake Baldwin’s five-hit game and Michael Harris’s hot streak signal that Atlanta’s lineup may be returning to elite form—just as Ronald Acuña Jr. eyes a return from rehab. Key topics include the Braves’ pitching concerns, bullpen management questions facing Walt Weiss, and critical injury updates on Sean Murphy, Robert Suarez, and Spencer Strider. Jake Mastroianni also previews the upcoming series versus the San Diego Padres, examines Atlanta’s trade deadline needs, and highlights standout moments from Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias. Can the Braves shore up their rotation and bullpen depth—or will offense have to carry the load through the stretch run?

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