Social media buzz: Reaction to Austin Riley’s first major-league...

Here’s a sampling of what’s being said on social media after Austin Riley’s home run in Wednesday’s 4-0 victory by the Braves over the Cardinals:

First game ✅
First dinger✅

Welcome to the bigs, @austinriley1308!#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/RbaK8Md9vH
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 16, 2019

Austin Riley homers in his first major-league game https://t.co/2Ht6ecFvaR
— AJC Sports (@AJCsports) May 16, 2019

Watching a kid hit a HR in their first big league game is so awesome. Goosebumps. #AustinRiley
— Matt Ridings (@mattridings) May 16, 2019

Wow that was spanked well into the seats. Yay @austinriley1308!! #Braves #AustinRiley
— Connie (@SnoopConnieCon) May 16, 2019

Dude ... This #AustinRiley kid looks like a genuine ballplayer .. he’s going to be really good #Braves
— Michael E Stallings (@Abort_To_Orbit) May 16, 2019

After 13 HRs in his past 18 games in #AAA, the kid makes his #MLB debut with a loud, long HR. #AustinRiley - remember the name.#Braves https://t.co/bt5dJmeDb8
— Reggie Warren (@SimpleDawg) May 16, 2019

This’s a pretty good way to start your MLB career, Mr. Riley!#MLB #AustinRiley #ChopOn
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— Taste Of Sport (@TasteOfSport) May 16, 2019

My husband is laying in bed watching @austinriley1308 homer on repeat @Braves #AustinRiley #braves
— Cassie Etheredge (@c_gray2) May 16, 2019

I asked my kids to Google former Yankees first baseman Wally Pipp last night. #AustinRiley #Braves #ChopOn
— Chris Gay (@AUG_ChrisGay) May 16, 2019

Austin Riley!! Welcome to the show kid!!! Huge homerun in his 2nd big league at bat! #AustinRiley #Riley #RileyTime #GoBraves #Braves
— JHightowerUSN (@JHightowerUSN) May 16, 2019

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