# Riley's swing fixes toothache

> Braves star Austin Riley overcomes toothache to find swing confidence.
- Title: Riley's swing fixes toothache · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/austin-riley-heating-up-late-in-season-for-braves
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.