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Harris flirts with cycle in October breakout for hometown Braves

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Harris II watched the Braves’ 2021 World Series run from the stands at Truist Park, cheering on his future teammates as a fan. Five years later, Harris put them on his back in the Braves’ 3-2…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:41 AM
Harris flirts with cycle in October breakout for hometown Braves
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 and finished a home run short of a postseason cycle for the Braves.
  • The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to even the NLDS at 1-1.
  • Harris became only the fifth player in Braves franchise history with a double and triple in one playoff game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Michael Harris II finished a home run shy of hitting for the cycle to help lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Harris went 3-for-5 with a single, double, and triple, driving in one run and scoring the go-ahead run as the Braves leveled the postseason series at one game apiece.

With his performance, the 25-year-old outfielder became the fifth player in Braves franchise history to record both a double and a triple in a single postseason contest. Harris previously hit a decisive three-run home run in the Wild Card Series round against the Philadelphia Phillies after concluding a regular season in which he posted career highs with 26 home runs and 87 RBIs.

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