Full Breakdown
Braves Edge Brewers in Little League Classic
8/25/2026, 2:04:30 AM
Lineup Shift Highlights Harris’ Role
For the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss moved Michael Harris II to the leadoff spot—a departure from his usual fourth- or fifth-batting position in recent months. The change was intended to spark the Braves’ offense as they seek to halt a recent slide in the National League East race.
Game Summary and Key Performances
Atlanta secured a 4–2 victory over Milwaukee. Harris delivered a solo home run in the ninth inning, his 21st of the season, after driving an 0-2 slider from reliever Aaron Ashby over the right-field fence. Mauricio Dubón contributed an RBI ground-rule double in the second inning and later scored on a fielding error. Sean Murphy added an infield single for the fourth run.
Tyler Mahle worked five strong innings, allowing one run on six hits and earning the win to improve his record to 5-10. Reliever Raisel Iglesias closed the game with a ninth-inning save, his 27th of the season. Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers opened the scoring with an RBI single, while center fielder Garrett Mitchell exited after being struck by a 94 mph fastball, later replaced by rookie outfielder Luis Lara, who produced an RBI triple in the eighth.
Statistical Snapshot of Michael Harris II
Across 124 games, Harris maintains a .294 batting average, has amassed 20 home runs, 30 doubles, 70 RBIs and an OPS+ of 120. In his last five games, he recorded nine hits and five doubles, underscoring his hot streak despite broader lineup struggles.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the Classic, the Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series beginning Tuesday, while the Brewers travel to New York to face the Mets. Both clubs look to rebound from the narrow outcomes of the Williamsport matchup.
