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Michael Harris II Extends Franchise-Long Hitting Streak With 500th Career Hit

His tying double in the eighth inning underscored a second-half surge that has him leading all outfielders in major offensive categories since the All-Star break.

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Aug 14, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) scores against New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) and relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) on a double by Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.
Jul 29, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) gestures to the dugout after hitting a triple during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • In Wednesday’s 11-6 win over the Mets, Harris capped a two-hit outing with a grand slam that fueled Atlanta’s nine-run fourth inning.
  • He has recorded six straight multi-hit games, the longest such streak by a Braves player since Andrelton Simmons in 2014.
  • Since returning from the All-Star break on July 18, Harris has slashed .366/.385/.693 with seven home runs, 15 RBIs and 17 runs in 25 games.
  • He ranks first among MLB outfielders in advanced metrics including WAR, wRC+ and wOBA over the second-half stretch.
  • Atlanta has gone 4-1 in his last five games and improved to 53-68 following the latest comeback, though the club remains fourth in the NL East.