Braves' Austin Riley Misses Game Due to Left Side Tightness

Team awaits MRI results as Riley hopes to avoid injured list after early exit against Mets

Riley left Sunday's game in the fourth inning after experiencing discomfort during batting practice and a strikeout.
Manager Brian Snitker emphasized the precautionary nature of Riley's removal from the game.
Zack Short, recently acquired from Boston, replaced Riley and is a potential temporary fill-in.
Riley has been a consistent presence for the Braves, missing only eight games over the past three seasons.
The Braves, currently two games behind the Phillies, are starting a seven-game homestand against the Cubs and Padres.