RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 3 sourcesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 27: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to hitting a 2-run home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 27, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After Tuesday’s game was rained out, the Braves will (weather permitting) close out their 2026 slate of Mets road games with a Wednesday doubleheader which is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET.
AJ Smith-Shawver is set to make his season debut at the major league level for the Braves after completing his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery the last few weeks with five outings across Single-A Augusta and Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Braves are largely keeping the same lineup from Monday’s series-opening loss, making just one change in the lineup. Mauricio Dubón will play shortstop and hit sixth, while Eli White takes his typical place in left, likely because Atlanta doesn’t want Jim Jarvis to play both full halves of a doubleheader.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is back atop the lineup for the second straight game, and Joey Bart is catching the second straight game to divide those duties similarly across the two-game day.
Let’s play 2! pic.twitter.com/rIBSQp3uYE
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 29, 2026
The Juan Soto-less Mets are not playing Luis Robert Jr. — somewhat recently back from an extended IL stint — in the first half of the doubleheader. Carson Benge replaces him in the lineup while A.J. Ewing will hold down his center field spot.
Game 1️⃣ #LGM pic.twitter.com/VHD1jieriZ
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 29, 2026
Follow along as the Braves look to win the opening game of the doubleheader and force a rubber match in Wednesday’s nightcap with Chris Sale on the mound.
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