Are you shirking work/school to watch JR Ritchie’s debut?

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JR Ritchie makes his debut for the Atlanta Braves in a mid-week day game against the Minnesota Twins on February 22, 2026. Fans are torn between work obligations and watching the game live.

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JR Ritchie debuts for the Atlanta Braves
Game against the Minnesota Twins
Scheduled for February 22, 2026
Starts at 1:05 PM ET
Fans balancing work and watching the game

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NORTH PORT, FL- FEBRUARY 22: JR Ritchie #92 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on February 22, 2026 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Question is pretty much in the title. How *dare* they make JR Ritchie’s debut a mid-week day game? Oh, their hand was forced by the Nationals’ nigh-inexorable offense? Well, okay then. It’s a bit of a double-whammy for me today. You probably don’t know this, but today is St. George’s Day, and I’m personally a big fan of the Catalan version. For the last few years, I’ve been sneaking out to grab books and roses for my wife and kids every April 23. It was easier in past years due to various circumstances, but today there’s a standard slate of work *and* Ritchie’s debut. Thank St. George for modern technology, where I can just have it on MLB.tv on my phone if I do manage to sneak out, I guess! (The funny thing is, I’ve doing this for a few years now, and no one seems to remember that it’s every April 23. It’s always a surprise, and I have to explain it each time. Maybe it’s more whimsical that way?) Anyway, are you celebrating Ritchie’s debut with being less productive? Or is it the grindstone and highlights for you given the awkward timing of today’s 1:05 pm ET start?

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What time does JR Ritchie's debut game start?

JR Ritchie's debut game starts at 1:05 PM ET on February 22, 2026.

Which teams are playing in JR Ritchie's debut?

JR Ritchie is debuting for the Atlanta Braves against the Minnesota Twins.

Why is JR Ritchie's debut game scheduled on a weekday?

The game was scheduled on a weekday due to the Nationals' strong offensive schedule, forcing the Braves to play at that time.

Are you shirking work/school to watch JR Ritchie’s debut?

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