Austin Riley Shines Despite Braves' Narrow Loss
by Jesse Garcia | Braves Correspondent | Sun, Aug 11th 7:42pm EDT
Austin Riley went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and one RBI in the Braves' 9-8 loss to the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance underscores Riley's ability to contribute significantly in power categories, as evidenced by his 18th homer of the season. Despite a batting average of .264, his slugging moments like today highlight his potential to turn any game around. However, fantasy managers should be wary of his high strikeout rate is potentially dampening his overall batting average. Riley's consistent power production and ability to drive in runs remain valuable, but his strikeout propensity could be a concern in points leagues where penalties for strikeouts are more punitive.
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