Braves 3B Austin Riley leaves game with tightness on left side

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NEW YORK -- Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left Sunday night's 4-3 loss against the New York Mets because of tightness on his left side.

Riley was replaced by Zack Short in the bottom of the fourth inning. Braves manager Brian Snitker, interviewed during the ESPN broadcast, said Riley felt a little discomfort during batting practice and again when he struck out swinging in the third.

"We're not going to take any chances," Snitker said.

Batting third, Riley singled with two outs in the first. He is hitting .245 with three homers and 18 RBIs this season. The Mets won the game with a walk-off homer from Brandon Nimmo in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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