“Braves’ Austin Riley Unleashes ‘Embarrassing’ Admission Amid Nightmarish Start”
The Atlanta Braves are off to a disastrous start in the 2025 MLB season, and things aren’t looking any better. With their 0-7 record following Wednesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Braves now stand as the only team in the league without a win. What was supposed to be a promising season has quickly turned into a nightmare, and the struggles are becoming impossible to ignore.
While there are plenty of issues to address, the most glaring problem for the Braves has been their inability to hit consistently. Leading the charge in this offensive slump is third baseman Austin Riley, who has been underwhelming at the plate and facing mounting frustration.
In a rare moment of brutal honesty, Riley opened up about his struggles, offering a candid assessment of his performance and the team’s overall situation. Speaking to David O’Brien of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), Riley didn’t hold back. “From a personal standpoint, it’s honestly embarrassing what I’ve displayed offensively, and I’ve got a lot of work to do. From an offensive point, there’s no excuses, it’s embarrassing… With the bases loaded, one out, no excuses, I got to get it done,” he said.
Riley’s frustration is justified—during Wednesday’s loss, the Braves left the bases loaded twice, and despite holding a 5-0 lead at one point, they ultimately lost to a walk-off home run from Shohei Ohtani. Riley, who has been a key figure in the Braves’ lineup, recognizes the weight of the moment, particularly when he and the team failed to capitalize in crucial situations.
His candid admission about the embarrassment of his performance speaks volumes about the pressure he’s feeling, and it highlights just how high the stakes are for the Braves. As the season continues, the question remains: can Riley and the Braves snap out of this funk before the hole becomes too deep to climb out of? Fans and analysts alike are waiting to see if this raw honesty will fuel a turnaround or if it’s just the beginning of a long, difficult season.