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Riley's swing fixes toothache
Braves star Austin Riley overcomes toothache to find swing confidence.
In brief
Braves star Austin Riley overcomes toothache to find swing confidence. Austin Riley completed a root canal after a toothache but is now hitting well as he aims for 20 homers in the season's final games. Originally reported by Mlb.
Toothache starts
Austin Riley woke with a toothache at 5 a.m. CT in Houston.
First dentist visit
Braves arranged a dentist visit but staffing issues delayed root canal.
Second dentist visit
Second dentist completed root canal before game to celebrate clinching NL East.
Swing struggles
Riley hit just nine homers in first 95 games but has four in past 18.
Swing fixes
Riley adjusted his swing to reduce shoulder tension and improve confidence.
Postseason goal
Riley needs one more homer to reach 20 in final two games.
The headline
Austin Riley completed a root canal after a toothache but is now hitting well as he aims for 20 homers in the season's final games.
