The Braves' Michael Harris II had the most appropriate reaction to news of Austin Riley's fractured hand
Every team across baseball has to overcome injuries. That’s the reality of a 162-game season. But you’re not going to find a more nightmarish injury situation than what the Braves have been dealing with this season.
And somehow, it just got worse.
Braves third baseman Austin Riley was removed from Sunday’s game in the first inning after taking a 97 mph fastball off the right hand. The initial X-ray came back inconclusive, but on Monday, the team announced that an MRI revealed a fractured right hand for the Braves third baseman. The injury, which would sideline Riley for six to eight weeks, could not have happened at a worse time for the Braves.
Michael Harris II certainly felt that way.
— Michael Harris II (@MoneyyyMikeee) August 19, 2024
The Braves center fielder — who recently returned from a two-month IL stint — took to Twitter/X with a spot-on reaction. Just when the Braves have looked to get healthy or have a big win, an ill-timed injury sets them back. Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies are all injured along with Riley. Newly acquired Jorge Soler is also dealing with a hamstring strain.
It’s been that kind of season for Atlanta, and Braves fans related to that tweet from Harris.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
Mike is every Braves fan right now https://t.co/c4zErqYzEg
— SportsTalkATL.com (@SportsTalkATL) August 19, 2024
Same bro same https://t.co/NijX3yuFsQ
— Mark Bishop (@Mark_My_Words79) August 19, 2024
What he said. https://t.co/AMQUrntSQh
— Rebecca (@BaseballReba) August 19, 2024
Right there with you, Mike https://t.co/HfWl6y8LOt
— Donna B (@walkngirl) August 19, 2024
Me too Mike https://t.co/gUEwhVYa0S
— Darius Horton (@DariusHorton_) August 19, 2024
he’s just like us https://t.co/CCPyCMXpQT
— rea beat yuna at rock paper scissors (@yejiiiiiz) August 19, 2024
But same https://t.co/E8jB9CPvUO
— Elizabeth Heron (@liz_heron) August 19, 2024
Literally https://t.co/x5FQo83QIg
— . (@rtIII__) August 19, 2024