Austin Riley reached 500 career runs during the Atlanta Braves' 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2026. The milestone represents eight seasons of consistent offensive production since Riley's major league debut in 2019.
Riley's path to 500 runs has been built through steady accumulation across his Atlanta tenure. After appearing in 80 games as a rookie in 2019, he has been a regular presence in the Braves lineup, appearing in 51 games during the shortened 2020 season, then 160 games in 2021, 159 games in 2022, 159 games in 2023, 110 games in 2024, and 102 games in 2025. Through 39 games in the 2026 season, Riley has added 19 runs to reach the 500-run threshold.
The milestone came during a dominant Braves performance against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, as Atlanta secured a convincing road victory.
The 500-run milestone marks eight seasons of major league service with one organization since Riley's debut in 2019.