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The Atlanta Braves took another step toward clinching the division for a sixth straight year as they split a double header with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Kevin Pillar delivered a pinch-hit single to help Atlanta take Game 1 by a 10-8 score, while Kyle Wright's return was shaky and Matt Olson made home run history in the night cap, a 7-5 loss. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 of the series.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. put the Atlanta Braves ahead to stay with a late rally against the Pittsburgh Pirates that secured a 5-2 victory on Sunday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series in Philadelphia during which the Braves could clinch the NL East for the sixth consecutive year by taking 3-of-4 from the Phillies.
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The Atlanta Braves celebrated one of their all-time greats, but the Pittsburgh Pirates crashed the party with an 8-4 victory on Saturday at Truist Park. Andruw Jones had his number retired and Matt Olson continued his pursuit of Jones' single-season franchise record for home runs. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his third home run in two days as the Atlanta Braves claimed an 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates behind a strong start from Bryce Elder on Friday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two of the offense's five home runs and Max Fried took care of things on the mound as the Atlanta Braves salvaged the finale of their three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals with an 8-5 win on Thursday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the three-game weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Spencer Strider was under fire early and the Atlanta Braves offense was unable to answer a steady barrage of runs from the St. Louis Cardinals' bats in an 11-6 loss on Wednesday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale with Max Fried facing the Cardinals on Thursday.
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The Atlanta Braves played some long ball, but it was not enough to overcome a big early deficit in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday at Truist Park. Michael Soroka returned from the minors but lasted just three innings before an injury ended his day and most likely his season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Wednesday with Spencer Strider on the mound.
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The Atlanta Braves offense was unable to find the answers for rookie Bobby Miller as the Los Angeles Dodgers salvaged the finale of a four-game series with a 3-1 victory on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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With hits proving hard to come by, the Atlanta Braves needed extra-inning heroics. Orlando Arcia provided them with a go-ahead three-run home run in the 10th inning to send his club to a 4-2 victory and a series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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Back in the ballpark he grew up in, Max Fried fired his best start of the season as the Atlanta Braves claimed a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 of the series with Bryce Elder on the mound on Saturday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a history making grand slam in the second as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and then hung on for an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Acuña's home run made him the first player in baseball history to have a 30-homer, 60-stolen base season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series with Max Fried starting on Friday.
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Rookie Darius Vines stepped up on the mound and the powerful offense backed him up as the Atlanta Braves finished off a three-game sweep and a season-series sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-3 win on Wednesday at Coors Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers which begins on Thursday with Spencer Strider on the mound.
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Charlie Morton was in command yet again and he received just enough offensive support from Marcell Ozuna to help the Atlanta Braves secure a series victory with a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday at Coors Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Wednesday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. had a huge night at the plate and on the base paths, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 14-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Monday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Wednesday with Charlie Morton on the mound for Atlanta.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to complete the sweep as the San Francisco Giants rallied in the middle innings to salvage the series finale by an 8-5 score on Sunday at Oracle Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies that begins on Monday.
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The Atlanta Braves got a quality start from their ace and some key hits and home runs from their formidable lineup to top the San Francisco Giants by a 7-3 score on Saturday at Oracle Park. Max Fried fired six innings to earn the win while Austin Riley delivered a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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Michael Harris II ignited the offense while Spencer Strider stifled the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 5-1 victory on Friday at Oracle Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and preview Game 2 of the series on Saturday with Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta.
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The Atlanta Braves got another dominant outing from Charlie Morton and another huge game from Marcell Ozuna to beat the New York Mets by a 7-0 score and take the series on Wednesday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Friday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
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The Atlanta Braves dropped the opener of a three-game series to the New York Mets as Allan Winans ran into a couple of big innings in a 10-4 loss on Monday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series as Bryce Elder takes the ball for Atlanta.
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The duo of Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario combined to power the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday at Truist Park. Both men homered in support of Bryce Elder, who earned his 10th win of the season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves kept it close, but a wild ninth inning for reliever Kirby Yates provided the San Francisco Giants with the decisive run in a 4-3 victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming three-game series against the New York Mets.
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Eddie Rosario's eighth inning home run sent the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 comeback victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale as the Braves go for a sweep of the Giants behind Max Fried on Sunday.
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Charlie Morton was back in a big way on Wednesday at Truist Park, firing six inning of shut-out ball with 10 strikeouts at the New York Yankees as the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants.
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Bryce Elder got back on track and the Atlanta Braves dialed up a couple of long distance shots to coast to a 5-0 win over the New York Yankees and secure a series victory in the process on Tuesday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Wednesday with Charlie Morton on the mound for Atlanta.
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The Atlanta Braves teed off on the New York Yankees en route to a convincing 11-3 win behind Max Fried on Monday at Truist Park. Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario were central to the run scoring, combining to reach base seven times, with Rosario hitting a home run to go along with four RBI. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves grabbed an early lead and hit some late home runs, but that offense was not enough to overcome a fateful fifth inning rally by the Mets that allowed New York to salvage the finale of the four-game series by a 7-6 score on Sunday at Citi Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against the New York Yankees at Truist Park.
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The Atlanta Braves had everything going on the mound and at the plate on Saturday as they swept the New York Mets in a double header with a 21-3 win in Game 1 and a 6-0 victory in Game 2 on Saturday at Citi Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves got back in the win column with another big night from the offense and a rather unique performance from Charlie Morton and the bullpen to blank the New York Mets by a 7-0 score at Citi Field on Friday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's double header.
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Bryce Elder was unable to help the Atlanta Braves' rotation reverse its recent fortunes, surrendering five runs as an early lead vanished in a 7-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday at PNC Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the New York Mets.
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The Atlanta Braves staged another late rally at PNC Park, securing a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on a back-and-forth night of baseball on Wednesday. Max Fried's second start was not as sharp as the first, but the Atlanta offense was able to overcome yet another short start. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Thursday.
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Down to their last out, the Atlanta Braves staged a furious ninth inning rally to claim an 8-6 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Kevin Pillar delivered the game-tying hit while Orlando Arcia put Atlanta on top to stay and helped snap the three-game losing streak. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Wednesday.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates got to Spencer Strider for a six-run rally and dodged the rain drops and a comeback attempt by the Atlanta Braves to claim a 7-6 victory on Monday at PNC Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series.
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The Atlanta Braves scored early but not often enough to hold off the Chicago Cubs in a 6-4 loss on Sunday at Wrigley Field. Charlie Morton was handed his fourth straight defeat as Chicago rallied to take the series from Atlanta and remain red hot. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming four-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates which begins on Monday.
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The Atlanta Braves were on the receiving end of a first inning barrage on Saturday. Bryce Elder surrendered five runs in the opening frame as the Chicago Cubs used that to secure an 8-6 win and even up the series at a game apiece. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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Max Fried was dealing and the Atlanta Braves offense was explosive as they welcomed their ace back with a big showing in an 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves slugged their way to a series win over the Los Angeles thanks to three long balls on Wednesday to power Yonny Chirinos to a 12-5 victory on Wednesday. Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Austin Riley provided the home runs as Atlanta rallied to take the three-game set after dropping the opener. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Max Fried's much anticipated return against the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves evened up their series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday at Truist Park. Spencer Strider surpassed 200 strikeouts with nine more across 6-2/3 innings while Michael Harris II enjoyed a two-homer game in a winning effort. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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After an incredible weekend showing, the Atlanta Braves dropped the opener of a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels after being out-homered by a 4-1 score on Monday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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The Summer of Matt Olson continued on Sunday as the Atlanta Braves first baseman hit two home runs and drove in five runs to help his club secure an 8-6 comeback win and a series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels.
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The Atlanta Braves exploded in the first inning and kept the runs coming throughout the night as they beat the Milwaukee Brewers by an 11-5 score on Saturday at Truist Park to secure a series victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's finale with Atlanta seeking a three-game sweep.
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The Atlanta Braves slugged their way to a 10-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at Truist Park. Austin Riley and Matt Olson went back-to-back in the seventh as Atlanta put the game away. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves once again used the long ball to stage a big comeback. Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead three-run home run to help his club beat the Milwaukee Brewers by a 4-2 score and grab a series victory on Sunday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming Boston series.
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Austin Riley continued his hot streak, but his latest home run was not enough for the Atlanta Braves to avoid a one-run defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Rookie Sal Frelick helped the Brewers stage a handful of rallies to sneak past the Braves and even up the series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves used some early offense and hung on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers in a battle of first place clubs on Friday at American Family Field. Austin Riley homered for the fourth straight game while former Brewer Orlando Arcia hit the go-ahead blast in support of Michael Soroka. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves used a late-inning power display to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks and end a four-game losing streak with a 7-5 win on Thursday at Truist Park. Austin Riley delivered a go-ahead three-run homer, his fourth of the series, while Matt Olson capped a two-homer day to help lift Atlanta to victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming trip to Milwaukee.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to complete a late comeback as the Arizona Diamondbacks held on for a 5-3 win and secured a series victory on Wednesday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the Game 3 matchup on Thursday which features Spencer Strider and Zac Gallen.
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A wild night of baseball at Truist Park saw the Atlanta Braves end up on the wrong side of a 16-13 score against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Austin Riley homered twice and drove in a career-best seven runs, but some defensive lapses and a tough night for Bryce Elder and the pitching staff were too much for the offense to overcome. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to get anything going against Dylan Cease and the White Sox on Sunday, dropping the finale of their three-game series by an 8-1 score at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks which begins on Tuesday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. continued his all out assault on the National League MVP race with two more home runs and a stolen base, but Spencer Strider and the Atlanta Braves were undone by some fielding miscues in a 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves opened the second half in the same fashion they closed the first, using a big first inning to pave the way for a 9-0 win over the White Sox on Friday at Truist Park. Charlie Morton was the recipient of all that run support, highlighted by Matt Olson's grand slam, as Atlanta took the series opener. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves rode an outstanding start from Spencer Strider and yet another power display from Sean Murphy to a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Tropicana Field. With that victory, the Atlanta won its 11th series in a row. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews this first half finale with Bryce Elder on the mound on Sunday.
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The battery of Charlie Morton and Sean Murphy combined to help the Atlanta Braves claim a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at Tropicana Field. Morton held the Rays in check into the seventh inning while Murphy's go-ahead two-run homer proved to be the decisive blow in the game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's Game 2 matchup with All-Star Spencer Strider on the mound.
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The Atlanta Braves jumped out to an early lead and turned it into an 8-1 victory, taking the series from the Cleveland Guardians on the strength of three more home runs on Wednesday at Progressive Field. Atlanta has now won 10 consecutive series and continues to hold MLB's best record. Grant McAuley recaps the action and provides a preview for the weekend showdown with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Braves got a pair of clutch home runs from Ozzie Albies but were unable to withstand a late charge in Cleveland as the Guardians prevailed with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings and snapped Atlanta's season-high nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves extended their season-best winning streak to nine games after beating the Cleveland Guardians by a 4-2 score on Monday at Progressive Field. Bryce Elder worked into the seventh and Michael Harris II provided his second career multi-homer game as well. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves finished their sweep of the second place Miami Marlins with a 6-3 comeback victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead two-run homer against Sandy Alcantara in a fateful fifth inning rally. Grant McAuley recaps the action, runs down Atlanta's record All-Star contingent and previews the upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians which begins on Monday.
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The Atlanta Braves offense knocked rookie standout Eury Perez out in the first inning, scoring six times against the 20-year-old Marlins starter on their way to beating Miami by a 7-0 score to secure a series victory and win their seventh straight game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves finished off their record-setting June with another slugfest victory, hitting six more home runs in a 16-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday at Truist Park. It marked the first win for Michael Soroka on his comeback journey as well. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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Kolby Allard gave the Braves everything and more than they could've asked for in a spot start as Atlanta finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend showdown with the second place Miami Marlins.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice as the Atlanta Braves went deep five times in the first two innings and cruised to a 6-2 win and claimed a series victory over the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on Tuesday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale as Atlanta goes for a sweep.
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Spencer Strider turned in another strong performance as the Atlanta offense provided some key home runs in the Braves' 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins in a battle of first place teams at Truist Park on Monday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and provides a preview for Game 2 on Tuesday.
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Matt Olson continued his big showing in Cincinnati with another key homer run. His go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning sent the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 win and a series victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on Sunday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park.
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The Atlanta Braves bounced back for a 7-6 win over the Reds, ending Cincinnati's 12-game winning streak on the strength of another big day at the plate for several sluggers. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 of the series on Sunday.
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The two hottest teams in baseball opened up a three-game weekend series at Great American Ballpark on Friday and a slugfest ensued. In the end, the Cincinnati Reds prevailed with an 11-10 win on a night impressive rookie Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves scored five times in the 10th inning to deal the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-1 loss and complete a sweep of the abbreviated series on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. A misplayed ball and a long home run highlighted the scoring as Atlanta won its eighth consecutive game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Spencer Strider fired six strong innings as the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to seven by beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2 on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series as AJ Smith-Shawver faces Aaron Nola.
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It was a career-best day for a pair of Braves at the plate as they helped Atlanta complete a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies in a 14-6 victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Eddie Rosario homered twice and set a career-high with six RBI while Michael Harris II enjoyed his first five-hit game and hit his sixth homer of the season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series in Philadelphia which begins Tuesday.
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A first inning grand slam from Matt Olson set the tone in yet another high-scoring day for the Atlanta Braves offense. That was the first of four home runs on the day as Atlanta beat the Colorado Rockies by a 10-2 score on Saturday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 4 on Sunday.
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Travis d'Arnaud had a milestone night as the Atlanta Braves downed the Colorado Rockies by an 8-1 score on Friday at Truist Park. The veteran catcher belted two home runs, the first a tape-measure blast that was the 100th of his career. That offense helped send the Braves to their fourth straight win. Grant McAuley recaps the action and preview Game 3 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves got a solid start from 20-year-old rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and a much-needed relief outing from Michael Tonkin, added some key hits and put it all together for an 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Friday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. homered in both ends of a double header as the Atlanta Braves swept the Detroit Tigers on they day and claimed a series victory as a result. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Atlanta's upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies, which begins on Thursday with AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound.
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The Atlanta Braves closed out their homestand on a down note as the Washington Nationals roughed up Bryce Elder and claimed a 6-2 victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Atlanta's seven-game winning streak came to an end as the offense was unable to add onto an early lead courtesy of a Matt Olson home run. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series in Detroit.
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A big day at the plate from Ronald Acuña Jr. helped the Atlanta Braves keep their winning ways going on Saturday at Truist Park. Acuña collected three hits and belted his 13th home run of the season as Atlanta beat the Washington Nationals by 6-4 score at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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It's been a wild and crazy week for the Atlanta Braves, who stretched their winning streak to six games by mounting their fifth consecutive comeback victory. This time it was taking advantage of some spotty Washington defense in the eighth inning to claim a 3-2 win at Truist Park on Friday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's matchup.
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The Atlanta Braves staged yet another comeback, with Ozzie Albies supplying a walk-off homer to complete a three-game sweep of the New York Mets after a 13-10 victory on Thursday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Friday's series opener against the Washington Nationals with rookie AJ Smith-Shawver making his first career start.
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Michael Harris II broke out of his recent slump with a three-hit night that included a tape measure, two-run homer in the eighth inning to send the Atlanta Braves to a 7-5 comeback victory against the New York Mets on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale in which Spencer Strider squares off with Justin Verlander.
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Orlando Arcia capped a pivotal sixth inning rally to send the Atlanta Braves to a 6-4 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday at Truist Park. The Braves plated four runs in the frame to take the lead, scoring the final five runs of the game to secure a series opening victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action at previews Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with Charlie Morton facing Max Scherzer.
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The Atlanta Braves were down to their last out, but Eddie Rosario saved his best for last. He delivered a go-ahead grand slam to send the Braves to an 8-5 win and a series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in comeback fashion. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series with the division rival New York Mets.
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The Atlanta Braves got on the board first and added to that lead throughout the night as Spencer Strider beat the Arizona Diamondbacks by a 5-2 score on Saturday. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 12th home run and stole his 24th base, helping ignite the lineup in a winning effort. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the finale on Sunday with Michael Soroka on the mound again.
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Struggles at the plate followed the Atlanta Braves from Oakland to Arizona as the next stop on the road trip saw more of the same for the offense. Charlie Morton tossed seven strong innings but Atlanta got just two solo-homers from Eddie Rosario in a 3-2 loss to the red-hot Diamondbacks on Friday at Chase Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves finally put together a big inning, scoring three times in the fifth to grab a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics and avoid a three-game sweep on Wednesday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Atlanta Braves suffered a walk-off loss to the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, with that 2-1 game securing a series win for the A's. Bryce Elder worked into the eighth inning but the offense was limited to just four hits by the Oakland pitching staff. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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The return of Michael Soroka was the news of the day for the Atlanta Braves, but the Oakland spoiled that feel-good story with a four-run fifth inning on their way to a 7-2 victory that snapped an 11-game losing streak on Monday. Soroka covered six innings in his first start in nearly three years while Matt Olson homered in his second trip back to Oakland. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves were busy early, scoring seven times in the first inning en route to an 11-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday at Truist Park. Matt Olson hit two home runs. Spencer Strider was dominant. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the much-anticipated return of Michael Soroka on Monday in Oakland.
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Despite a good start from Charlie Morton and some solid work out of the bullpen, the Atlanta Braves were unable to solve Zack Wheeler as the Philadelphia ace pitched the Phillies to a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves were their own worst enemy on Friday, issuing seven walks to help the Philadelphia Phillies stage a pair of key rallies and claim a 6-4 win at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves prevailed in a back-and-forth battle with the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to a furious eighth inning rally. Travis d'Arnaud came off the bench to stroke the go-ahead hit and send his team to an 8-5 victory on Thursday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves came through in the clutch on Wednesday, staging a ninth inning rally for a 4-3 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park. Ozzie Albies delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly, plating Austin Riley to help Atlanta avoid the three-game sweep. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming four-game series against the division rival Philadelphia Phillies that begins on Thursday.
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The Atlanta Braves couldn't get the offense going on Tuesday, but the Dodgers had no such problem. Los Angeles scored four times against Spencer Strider en route to an 8-1 victory over the Braves at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves struck first, but the Los Angeles Dodgers struck again and again. Freddie Freeman helped rally L.A. past his old team in the middle innings, as the Braves suffered an 8-6 loss on Monday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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Jared Shuster gave the Atlanta Braves just what the needed on Sunday, turning in the best start of his career in a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners at Truist Park. His six strong innings and some key hits from the offense helped Atlanta secure a series victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to find the offense they needed to overcome some shaky defense and another bullpen game on Saturday. It all added up to a 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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Another game and another comeback victory for the Atlanta Braves, who scored five late runs to overcome the Seattle Mariners by a 6-2 score at Truist Park on Friday. Orlando Arcia delivered the go-ahead hit while Marcell Ozuna provided three RBI in the final two innings to help seal the win. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves staged a late rally to earn a comeback victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Orlando Arcia's ninth inning homer sent Atlanta to a 6-5 win and helped his club take the series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners.
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The Atlanta Braves got the long ball working late, but the Texas Rangers had some of their own and built a middle-inning lead that held up in a 7-4 victory on Tuesday. Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the third consecutive game and sixth time in May in the Atlanta loss. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Wednesday.
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After a frustrating start to their road trip, the Atlanta Braves got the offense going in a major way on Monday. They slugged five two-run homers in support of Charlie Morton and en route to a 12-0 victory over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to hold onto a late lead as the Toronto Blue Jays put the finishing touches on a three-game sweep with a 6-5 walk-off victory against Raisel Iglesias on Sunday at Rogers Centre. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Monday's series opener against the Texas Rangers.
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The Atlanta Braves have been baseball's best team on the road this season, but the Toronto Blue Jays have been stellar at home and have shown why. For the second straight day, the Atlanta offense was unable to match Toronto's, coming up short in a 5-2 ballgame on Saturday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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Spencer Strider turned in one of his best performances of the season, but that was not enough to get the best of Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Bassitt went the distance and blanked Atlanta on two hits in a 3-0 victory to open the weekend series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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With the rotation wearing thin, the Atlanta Braves went with a bullpen game on Wednesday, but the offense couldn't find the runs they needed to avoid a 5-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park. Late runs helped Boston take the lead for good as former Brave Kenley Jansen recorded a milestone save. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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The Atlanta Braves got on the board early and often and rode a great start from Charlie Morton to a 9-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at Truist Park. Matt Olson's long home run highlighted a four-run first inning rally while Sean Murphy turned in a three-hit, four-RBI day. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Michael Harris II came up with a chance to win it for his team in the 12th and made the most of his opportunity. After Marcell Ozuna was intentionally walked, Harris stroked a double to left center field that chased home the game-winning run and sent Atlanta to a 3-2 victory on Sunday and a series win over the Baltimore Orioles. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against Boston.
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The Atlanta Braves got a jolt off the bench from Kevin Pillar to beat the Orioles on Saturday at Truist Park. His go-head, pinch-hit, two-run homer sent the Braves to a 5-4 victory and evened this weekend series at a game apiece. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves returned home and had their ace on mound and a tight game going into the middle innings, but the Baltimore Orioles spoiled the homecoming with a seven-run rally in the seventh to claim an 9-4 win over Atlanta in the opener of a three-game weekend series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday with Spencer Strider on the mound.
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The Atlanta Braves concluded a very productive road trip against two NL East foes on Thursday. After taking a series from the Mets in New York, Atlanta rolled into Miami and swept away the Marlins after a 6-3 win in the finale. Dylan Dodd provided a quality start and the Atlanta offense backed him up. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the three-game weekend set against the Baltimore Orioles.
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It's been a trying season for Marcell Ozuna, but his bat has come to life in Miami. The struggling slugger hit a pair of home runs, including a grand slam to help the Atlanta Braves blow out the Marlins, 14-6 on Wednesday. Unfortunately, Kyle Wright was forced out in the third inning and is heading back to the IL with a recurrence of shoulder soreness. Grant McAuley recaps the action and provides a preview of Game 3 of the series on Thursday.
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It was yet another strong performance for Bryce Elder. In a rematch with reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, it was Elder who put up all zeroes. He tossed seven scoreless innings as the Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins, 6-0, on Tuesday at LoanDepot Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Wednesday with Kyle Wright on the mound.
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The Atlanta Braves split a double header with the New York Mets on Monday, hanging on for a 9-8 win in Game 1 before dropping the second contest by a 5-3 score at Citi Field. Sean Murphy had a career-high six RBI in the opener. Ronald Acuña Jr. went 3-for-5 with a homer in that one before being plunked in the left shoulder to start the second game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series in Miami.
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It was a rainy night at Citi Field, but the heavy stuff held off just long enough for the Atlanta Braves to claim a 4-0 victory over the New York in a five-inning affair on Friday. Max Fried took care of the pitching while Matt Olson highlighted a four-run rally in the fifth inning with his eighth home run of the season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series with Spencer Strider scheduled to go on Saturday if the weather cooperates.
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The Atlanta Braves had everything going their way until the ninth inning on Thursday. That's when the Miami Marlins' languid offense came to life at the expense of A.J. Minter en route to a 5-4 comeback victory over Atlanta to avoid a four-game sweep at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the big weekend series against the New York Mets which begins on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves' bats came to life in the late innings, knocking out Sandy Alcantara and rallying to beat the Miami Marlins by a 6-4 score on Wednesday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale as the Braves go for a four-game sweep behind Kyle Wright on Thursday afternoon.
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It was good pitching and timely hits for the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday as they handed the Miami Marlins a 7-4 loss at Truist Park. Charlie Morton enjoyed his best start of the season while Ozzie Albies helped power the Atlanta offense and remained red hot at the plate. Grant McAuley recaps the action and preview Game 3 on Wednesday.
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Spencer Strider carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and was backed by a huge night from the offense as the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game slide with an 11-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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The Houston Astros simply would not stay down in this three-game weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. Instead, they rallied to win each game, including a 5-2 victory in the finale despite a strong start from Max Fried. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming four-game set against the Miami Marlins.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to find the answers against the Houston Astros in a 6-3 loss on Saturday at Truist Park. For the second straight day, Yordan Alvarez provided the visitors with a go-ahead home run to start a four-run rally against Kyle Wright in a fateful sixth inning. Grant McAuley recaps the action and provides a preview of Game 3 on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves jumped on the board early and got a great start from Bryce Elder, but they were unable to hold that lead late. Instead, the Houston Astros scored five times in the final three innings to claim a 6-4 win at Truist Park on Friday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves could not find enough offense to keep their winning streak going on Wednesday. Instead, the San Diego Padres got the lone run of the game at Charlie Morton's expense and held on for a 1-0 win over Atlanta in the series finale. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews this weekend's series against the Houston Astros at Truist Park.
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Spencer Strider was in command on the mound and the Atlanta Braves offense saved its best for last in an 8-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday at Petco Park. That makes eight straight wins for Atlanta, which looks for a third straight sweep to close out the road trip on Wednesday behind Charlie Morton.
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The Atlanta Braves got their ace back on Monday and he did not skip a beat. Max Fried returned from the injured list to help the Braves shut out the San Diego Padres, 2-0, and win their seventh straight game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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Vaughn Grissom hasn't been back long, but he came through in the clutch to help the Atlanta Braves finish a series sweep with a 5-4 victory on Sunday. Grissom chased home Ozzie Albies in the ninth inning to put Atlanta back on top. The Braves have won six straight game and now own the best record in the National League. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Max Fried's return against the San Diego Padres on Monday.
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Sean Murphy has become the hottest hitter in the Atlanta Braves lineup. And that's saying something considering the competition. Murphy had three more hits and drove in four runs as the Braves won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals, 9-3 on Saturday. Grant McAuley recaps the game and previews the series finale on Sunday as Atlanta aims for another sweep.
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Make it four straight for the Atlanta Braves. They slugged five home runs in support of Charlie Morton and beat the Kansas City Royals by a 10-3 score on Friday at Kauffman Stadium. Austin Riley hit his 100th career homer and Ronald Acuña Jr. continued his red hot start to the season as well. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
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Eddie Rosario flashed back to his postseason form for an early season victory. His go-ahead home run in the eighth inning on Wednesday sent the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win and a series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series in Kansas City which begins on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves welcomed Kyle Wright back into the rotation, but it took a big rally from the offense and a key performance out of the bullpen to knock off the Reds, 7-6 on Tuesday at Truist Park. Michael Tonkin fired three scoreless innings as the lineup started clicking. Ozzie Albies 100th career home run tied the game and helped the Braves overcome a shaky start from Wright. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's finale as Atlanta goes for a series sweep.
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Sean Murphy's first home run in an Atlanta Braves uniform was a big one. He helped his new club avoid an extra-inning loss and instead lifted the Braves to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series, which will see Kyle Wright make his season debut.
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The Atlanta Braves could not get their offense on track for a third straight night against the San Diego Padres, dropping the finale of their four-game series by a 10-2 score on Sunday at Truist Park. Rookie lefty Dylan Dodd's second big league start was not as smooth as his debut. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Monday's series opener against Cincinnati.
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It was a frigid night at Truist Park and the Atlanta Braves were unable to warm up their bats in a 4-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Charlie Morton worked his way through five innings, but the Padres were able to build an early advantage. Atlanta also lost Travis d'Arnaud to an injury in the fourth inning. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's finale.
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The Atlanta Braves got their offense going early, but they were unable to come through in the late innings as the San Diego Padres claimed a 5-4 victory to even up the four-game series on Friday night at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and provides a preview for Saturday's matchup between Charlie Morton and Michael Wacha.
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The Atlanta Braves prevailed with a 7-6 victory in a back-and-forth battle with the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Orlando Arcia was involved in the game-tying rally in the eighth inning and then delivered the game-winning hit in the ninth to send the Braves home happy. Grant McAuley recaps the game and previews Game 2 against the Padres on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves used their winning formula to great results again on Wednesday, scoring early and often to beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a 5-2 score and finish off a three-game sweep. Atlanta got a big day from Matt Olson and a clutch performance from Bryce Elder, who was filling in for the injured Max Fried. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Thursday's home opener against the San Diego Padres.
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The Atlanta Braves got a strong start from rookie Dylan Dodd and some early offense to help the young lefty win his major league debut, defeating the Cardinals by a 4-1 score on Tuesday in St. Louis. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's finale, with Atlanta going for a sweep behind Bryce Elder.
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The Atlanta Braves slugged their way to an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, powered by dynamic leadoff man Ronald Acuña Jr. He collected three hits and belted a three-run homer as Atlanta scored five times in the second inning to claim the win behind Charlie Morton. Grant McAuley recaps the action and preview's Dylan Dodd's major league debut, which is set for Tuesday in St. Louis.
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Jared Shuster's major league debut hit a major snag in the very first inning as the Washington Nationals waited out the young lefty and scored four times en route to a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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The Atlanta Braves had everything working from the first batter on in a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the game with a home run only to have Matt Olson follow up for back-to-back blasts. That was more than enough for Spencer Strider and the Braves bullpen to make it stand up. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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While the Atlanta Braves had to be thrilled about picking up their first Opening Day victory in five years, they could've one without seeing their ace leave the game with an injury concern. Max Fried's hamstring issue dampened an otherwise enjoyable 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's game with Spencer Strider on the mound in Washington.
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The Atlanta Braves wrapped up Grapefruit League play with a 7-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Charlie Morton and Jared Shuster saw action, while the Braves lineup continued to show how productive it could be in 2023. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Opening Day on Thursday against the Washington Nationals.
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The Atlanta Braves offense showed plenty of flashes of what could be in store this season. A trio of early home runs paved the way for a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday at CoolToday Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the Grapefruit League finale on Tuesday against Boston.
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The Atlanta Braves picked up an 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to Spencer Strider and plenty of offense on Sunday. Strider tossed scoreless baseball for four innings in his final spring start. Meanwhile, the Braves informed prospects Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd that they'd be joining the big league rotation to start the season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and the news and previews Monday's contest with the Boston Red Sox.
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The Atlanta Braves handed the Minnesota Twins an identical set of 9-4 losses on Saturday. Max Fried and Kyle Wright were on the mound and Ronald Acuña Jr. was looking more like himself with the countdown to Opening Day down to just five days. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox had a back-and-forth battle on Friday night, but it was Triston Casas who lifted his club to a 9-8 victory with a walk-off home run. While that final result is less important, the Braves got another look at lefty Dylan Dodd on the mound and Matt Olson continued his scorching spring. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews a split squad day against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves have an intriguing battle for the final spot in the rotation, and the last men standing are the ones who came to camp without any big league experience. Top prospect Jared Shuster tossed six innings of two-run ball as the Braves and New York Mets finished in a 2-2 tie. Atlanta also had a couple of important pitching staff updates on Thursday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Friday, when Dylan Dodd will attempt to keep pace with Shuster with a start against the Boston Red Sox.
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The Atlanta Braves welcomed Michael Soroka back to the mound as they topped the Detroit Tigers by a 5-3 score at Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Soroka made his first start for the big league club since the final day of spring training in 2021. Meanwhile, Orlando Arcia celebrated winning the shortstop job with a homer and four runs batted in. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Thursday's tilt with the New York Mets.
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Kyle Wright made his spring debut as the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays by a 6-5 score, but that was not the biggest headline on Monday. Atlanta made a series of roster cuts which included optioning shortstop hopefuls Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A. That opens the door for Orlando Arcia to get the nod when the season begins in 10 days. Grant McAuley recaps the day and previews Wednesday's trip to Lakeland to face the Tigers, which is slated to be Michael Soroka's first action of the spring.
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Max Fried looked ready for Opening Day on Sunday as he silenced the Minnesota Twins into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves grabbed a 5-0 victory on Sunday. Atlanta's pitching staff will be bolstered by a pair of spring debuts this coming week as well, with Kyle Wright and Michael Soroka slated to see action. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Monday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The competition for fifth start may just come down to the wire as two Atlanta Braves prospects keep strengthening their respective cases with every appearance. A day after Jared Shuster took care of business, Dylan Dodd answered in a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at CoolToday Park. Meanwhile, shortstop hopeful Orlando Arcia made the most of his opportunity as well. Grant McAuley recaps the action, examines those position battles, and previews Sunday's contest against Minnesota.
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The Jared Shuster hype train made a stop in Fort Myers and served up yet another strong performance. Shuster worked out of early trouble to enjoy his best start of the spring and the Atlanta offense packed some serious punch in an 8-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Grant McAuley recaps the action. provides an encouraging update on Michael Soroka's status and previews Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Charlie Morton knows Tropicana Field quite well, but his old teammates did not roll out the red carpet. Instead, the Tampa Bay Rays jumped on Morton early and rode that offense to a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday afternoon. Grant McAuley recaps the action, Braves notes from the WBC, and previews Atlanta's trip to Fort Myers to take on the Red Sox on Friday.
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Spencer Strider was piling up strikeouts, but the Houston Astros piled up runs against the Atlanta Braves bullpen en route to a 9-3 victory on Wednesday at CoolToday Park. Strider fanned eight batters and allowed just two runs in his fourth start of the spring. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Thursday's trip to Tampa Bay to face the Rays.
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The Atlanta Braves blew out the Philadelphia Phillies by a 15-5 score on Tuesday in Clearwater, but that was not the news of the day. After the game, the club optioned both Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett, opening the door for top prospects Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd to battle for the fifth spot in the rotation. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's tilt with the Houston Astros.
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The Atlanta Braves got another strong performance from pitching prospect Dylan Dodd and used a late rally to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in a rain-shortened affair on Monday. Dodd threw shut-out ball for four innings while Eli White powered the offense with a two-homer day. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Tuesday's tilt with the Phillies in Clearwater.
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Top prospect Jared Shuster continued a strong spring with another great outing as the Atlanta Braves picked up an 11-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Shuster pitched into the fourth allowing just one run, while Michael Harris II belted his second homer of the spring to help lead a big day for the offense. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Monday's game against the Orioles.
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Things were going well for the Atlanta Braves in the early going, but a tough day for several of their top relievers added up to a 16-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. While the highlights were few, Charlie Morton did not allow a run and Ozzie Albies hit his first homer of the spring. The Braves also got an encouraging report on Kyle Wright. Grant McAuley recaps the day and previews Sunday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The Atlanta Braves picked up a 3-2 road victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, thanks in part to a constructive day on the mound for Ian Anderson. The righty was able to work out of the occasional jam while turning in a start that could help him claim the final spot in the Atlanta rotation. Grant McAuley recaps the action and preview's Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
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The Atlanta Braves had their hands full on Thursday, hosting Puerto Rico's WBC team and hitting the road to battle the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Max Fried got plenty of help from the lineup to roll over Puerto Rico, 9-0, while Spencer Strider threw the ball well in a 3-1 loss to Toronto. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Friday's tilt against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Atlanta Braves ran into one of the best clubs they'll see all year. And it happened in early March. With hopes of winning the World Baseball Classic later this month, the Dominican Republic warmed up by beating Atlanta by a 9-0 score on Wednesday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the split squad action for Thursday that will see both Max Fried and Spencer Strider in action.
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While highlights may have been few and far between for the Atlanta Braves in a 10-2 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday, the start from young lefty Jared Shuster was definitely at the top of the list. His three hitless innings continued a trend of a strong starting pitching of late for the Braves. Meanwhile, veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar continues to make a case for a roster spot. He clocked his second home run of the spring to account for all the offense. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's exhibition matchup with the Dominican Republic's WBC team.
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Records are not the end all be all in spring training. Case in point, the Atlanta Braves dropping a 10-6 decision to the New York Yankees after allowing eight runs in the ninth inning on Sunday at CoolToday Park. All of that damage came against a couple of minor league arms, while both Charlie Morton and Ian Anderson were strong and the offense was clicking thanks to Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Ronald Acuña Jr. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the week to come.
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The Atlanta Braves won a pair of games behind a pair of aces and some encouraging offensive performances. Max Fried silenced the Twins in North Port while Spencer Strider did the same to the Orioles in Sarasota. Matt Olson and Austin Riley hit back-to-back homers at home while Michael Harris II connected on the road. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's matchup against the Yankees.
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The Atlanta Braves had a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde performance on Friday, as several things went right despite an 11-8 loss to the Houston Astros. Bryce Elder enjoyed a strong start while several Atlanta hitters enjoyed big days at the plate. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the split squad games on Saturday that will see both Max Fried and Spencer Strider make starts.
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The Atlanta Braves got their first look at the New York Mets in 2023 and picked right up where they off. Kolby Allard tossed three scoreless and the Atlanta bats got some early runs off Carlos Carrasco in a 6-2 victory in Port St. Lucie on Thursday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Friday's tilt with the Houston Astros.
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The Atlanta Braves threw a bullpen game against the Tampa Bay Rays and emerged with a 3-3 tie on Wednesday at CoolToday Park. Jesse Chavez tossed two scoreless innings to start and the offense woke up late as Atlanta tied for the second time this spring. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the Thursday trip to St. Lucie where the Braves and Mets meet for the first time in 2023.
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The Minnesota Twins jumped on Ian Anderson early and held on to beat the Atlanta Braves by a 10-7 score on Tuesday in Fort Myers. Anderson walked two and surrendered a pair of home runs in a four-run first inning. Meanwhile, Vaughn Grissom had a good day at the plate while a pair of outfielders enhanced their case to make Atlanta's opening day roster. Grant McAuley recaps the action and gets you set for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The Atlanta Braves had everything working in a 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at CoolToday Park on Monday afternoon. Max Fried and Spencer Strider made impressive spring debut while the lineup was loaded with regulars and looking ready for Opening Day. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Tuesday's matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
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The Atlanta Braves fell behind quickly and couldn't get anything going offensively in a 7-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday. Bryce Elder surrendered three straight singles to begin his outing before Jose Trevino's grand slam put Atlanta down for good. Sam Hilliard was the lone Brave to collect a base hit on the day. Grant McAuley recaps the action and gets you set for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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The Atlanta Braves' first game of 2023 was memorable if nothing else, a claim that is seldom made for exhibition action. A pitch clock violation on Atlanta's Cal Conley with two outs, a full count, and the bases loaded in a tie game in the bottom of the ninth ended the day in a 6-6 stalemate against Boston. There were plenty of good takeaways for the Braves, including Matt Olson and some young arms making an impression. Grant McAuley recaps the action and gets you set for Sunday's game against the New York Yankees.
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The Atlanta Braves begin exhibition action on Saturday afternoon as they play host to the Boston Red Sox. Kolby Allard will get the opening assignment as he makes his return to the organization this spring. Ozzie Albies will be getting his early at-bats as the designated hitter after offseason surgery on his right shoulder. Grant McAuley has more on the main stories from Braves camp.
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The Atlanta Braves continued their Spring Training practice schedule on Thursday, putting the team through the paces and capping the day with another round of live batting practice. Charlie Morton and Ian Anderson were among the pitchers in action. For Anderson, a new slider and improved mechanics could be the keys to success. Meanwhile, Kolby Allard returned to the Braves this winter and gets the nod in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener. Grant McAuley has more on these stories from Braves camp.
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The Atlanta Braves had a trio of pitchers in action and on the clock in live batting practice to cap Wednesday's action in North Port. Max Fried, Spencer Strider and Kirby Yates faced live hitters that included Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Meanwhile, Ian Anderson is hoping a new pitch will be a difference maker as he hopes to claim the fifth spot in rotation. Grant McAuley runs down a busy day in Braves camp.
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The Atlanta Braves went to work on Tuesday with their entire club now in North Port for Spring Training. While most players took part, Michael Soroka updated his injury status and shared an optimistic outlook on his return. Grant McAuley provides updates on all the day's news from Braves camp.
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The Atlanta Braves welcomed the rest of their position players to North Port on Monday. Manager Brian Snitker is excited to have the full squad assembled and is ready for the first workout on Tuesday morning. Grant McAuley shares the stories from Braves camp.
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The Atlanta Braves continued their Spring Training on Saturday with some pitch clock preparations on the back fields. Ian Anderson took the mound against some of the Braves bigger bats and will be looking for a strong spring to rejoin the rotation this season. He'll have some competition. however. Max Fried also shared with Grant McAuley what makes this rotation such a strength for the team.
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Among the big stories for the Atlanta Braves this spring is how the club will fill its vacant shortstop position. Vaughn Grissom spent the winter working with infield coach Ron Washington and believes he's ready to compete for the everyday job. Teammate Matt Olson weighed in as well. Grant McAuley gets you up to date on the latest happenings from Braves camp.
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The Atlanta Braves opened up Spring Training on Thursday with the first workout at their North Port, FL, facility. With MLB instituting a number of rules changes for 2023, Atlanta was already making efforts to help their pitchers adjust. Brian Snitker discussed the pitch clock as well as the value of veteran leaders like Charlie Morton with Grant McAuley.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to find a way to live to play another day. Instead, the Philadelphia Phillies dealt the defending World Series Champions a knockout blow in the NLDS with an 8-3 victory in Game 4 on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action, the series and the season for the Braves.
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The return of Spencer Strider did not produce the desired effect for the Atlanta Braves, who instead found themselves on the wrong side of a 9-1 score as the Phillies took Game 3 of the NLDS on Friday in Philadelphia and now hold a 2-1 lead in the series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 4 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves found the big hits they were looking for a day prior, utilizing a hit batsman to spark a three-run rally and beat the Phillies by a 3-0 score in Game 2 of the NLDS on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Kyle Wright outdueled Zack Wheeler as Atlanta evened up the series before it heads back to Philadelphia. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to make the most of scoring opportunities in the early innings, but the Philadelphia Phillies did not have that same problem. They got to Max Fried for six runs and held on for a 7-6 win over Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves closed out the regular season with a 12-9 defeat at the hands of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. With that, Atlanta will turn its attention to the NLDS beginning on October 11. Grant McAuley recaps the season finale and sets the stage for the postseason.
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The Atlanta Braves handed the Miami Marlins a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday to clinch the National League East title for the fifth consecutive season. Jake Odorizzi and the Atlanta bullpen made two runs stand up, and the Braves capped their comeback from 10.5 games out to unseat the New York Mets and claim yet another division crown. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the season finale on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves will have to wait at least one more day to clinch the NL East after the Miami Marlins delayed the party with a 4-0 victory on Monday at LoanDepot Park. Jesus Luzardo struck out 12 Atlanta hitters and the offense managed just four hits as the Braves' Magic Number stayed at one. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves took another big step toward their fifth straight NL East title, completing a three-game sweep of the second place Mets with a 5-3 victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third consecutive game in the series, helping Atlanta trim its Magic Number to win the division to one game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the final series of the season in Miami,
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The Atlanta Braves moved into first place all alone as they rallied past Max Scherzer and the New York Mets on Saturday. Dansby Swanson's go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning put the Braves ahead for good. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale as Atlanta seeks a sweep of New York and to trim the magic number all the way down to one.
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The Atlanta Braves got some key home runs and a gritty performance from Max Fried to beat Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets on Friday, forcing a tie atop the NL East standings after a 5-2 victory at Truist Park. Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers against deGrom to put Atlanta ahead for good, while Fried pitched through illness to help his club take the opener of this critical three-game series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to find the big hits they needed to finish off a series sweep in Washington. Instead, the Nationals scored the walk-off win in 10 innings to salvage Wednesday's finale at Nationals Park. That loss pushes Atlanta a game back in the standings in advance of this weekend's showdown with the first place New York Mets. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Friday's opener.
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The Atlanta Braves offense came to life in the middle innings as they rolled right over the Washington Nationals by an 8-2 score on Tuesday. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a pair of home runs as Atlanta's win and a New York Mets' loss pushed the two teams in a tie for first place in the NL East with seven games to go. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale with the Nats.
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The Atlanta Braves rolled into Washington DC and capped a memorable day with an 8-0 victory over the Nationals on Monday night. Atlanta got a complete game shutout effort from Bryce Elder, the first rookie to accomplish that feat in over three decades. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series.
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The Atlanta Braves got a big boost from the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. as they outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies on a marathon Sunday. Acuña played a key part in a pair of late scoring rallies as the Braves grabbed an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Citizens Bank Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series in Washington.
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Kyle Wright became Atlanta's first 20-game winner in nearly two decades as the Braves finally broke through offensively in a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. That win coupled with a Mets loss in Oakland moved Atlanta to just 1.5 games back in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale in Philadelphia on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves offense continues to search for runs, but the Phillies found more than enough for their second straight win. Philadelphia touched up Jake Odorizzi for eight earned as they coasted to a 9-1 victory at Citizens Bank Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Saturday
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The Atlanta Braves suffered their first shutout loss in over three months as they were unable to dent the scoreboard in a 1-0 defeat against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. Atlanta now trails the first place New York Mets by 1.5 games with 12 to play. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves are heading back to the postseason, but they are still in the hunt for their fifth consecutive division title. With a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, the Braves secured at least the top Wild Card spot as they continue to chase the New York Mets in the National League East. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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Kyle Wright's breakout season continued on Monday night at Truist Park. The Braves righty tossed six strong innings to earn his MLB-best 19th victory as Atlanta beat the Washington Nationals by a 5-2 score. Matt Olson snapped a long skid with a pair of hits while Austin Riley hit his 37th home run. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.
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Atlanta Braves rookie phenom Spencer Strider became the fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 200 strikeouts in a season as he punched out 10 batters en route to a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Grant McAuley recaps Strider's incredible performance and previews the three-game series against the Washington Nationals.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and drove in all four runs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies by a 4-3 score on Saturday at Truist Park. Unfortunately, there was some bad news for Atlanta as well. Ozzie Albies is done for the regular season after suffering a fractured finger. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's series finale.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered a go-ahead home run as the Atlanta Braves' offense came to life in a six-run eighty inning rally to beat the Philadelphia Phillies by a 7-2 score on Friday night at Truist Park. Ozzie Albies returned to action after missing three months with a fractured foot. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves closed an eight-game road trip on a down note, suffering a 4-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Wednesday. Charlie Morton allowed all four runs as the Giants handed the Braves their second consecutive series loss, something that had not happened to Atlanta since mid-May. Despite that, the Braves are just a half a game behind the New York Mets in the NL East. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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A big day at the plate from Dansby Swanson helped the Atlanta Braves snap a three-game losing streak and pick up a game in the National League standings. Swanson's three-RBI night backed up Kyle Wright as Atlanta beat San Francisco, 5-1 to even up the series and pull to within half a game of the New York Mets in the division race. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the finale on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves lost their third consecutive game, falling short despite another late rally in a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The latest defeat denied Atlanta a chance to pick up a game on the first place New York Mets, who lost to the Cubs but still hold a 1.5 game lead in the NL East race. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Tuesday.
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The Braves scored five times in the ninth inning to take a lead in Seattle, but the Mariners saved their best for last in an 8-7 walk-off win against Kenley Jansen on Sunday. Michael Harris II hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in that ninth inning rally, but Seattle's standout rookie Julio Rodriguez hit two of his own and sparked his team to victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the series in San Francisco.
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The Atlanta Braves' offense was unable to solve Seattle Mariners righty George Kirby on Friday. Instead, the rookie standout shut out-dueled Max Fried and helped his club even up this three-game weekend set with a 3-1 victory at T-Mobile Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves won their eighth consecutive game and moved into first place all alone in the National League East with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Atlanta belted four home runs to make a winner out of Charlie Morton, with the bullpen shutting down Seattle over the final three frames. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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Spencer Strider shook off a long first inning and settled down to fire six strong as the Atlanta Braves beat the Oakland Athletics, 7-3 on Wednesday. A night after collecting four hits, Vaughn Grissom tied the game with a two-run homer. Despite the win, Atlanta fell a game back in the NL East race after the New York Mets swept a doubleheader against Pittsburgh. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the Seattle series.
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Matt Olson commemorated his return to Oakland with a three-run homer as the Atlanta Braves outlasted his old club by a 10-9 score on Tuesday night. With that win and a Mets loss in Pittsburgh, the Braves grabbed a share of first place for the first time all season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Wednesday.
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Make it five in a row for the Atlanta Braves, who finished off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 7-1 victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Max Fried's strong start and another big day from rookie Michael Harris II helped Atlanta move to within a game of the first place Mets. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming road trip.
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The Atlanta Braves emerged from a somewhat bizarre ninth inning with a 2-1 walk-off victory of the Miami Marlins on Saturday night at Truist Park. Robbie Grossman drew a bases loaded walk to seal the victory and help Atlanta pick up a game in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves offense belted five home runs and chased the National League's Cy Young favorite in the sixth inning as they beat the Miami Marlins, 8-1 on Friday night at Truist Park. Travis d'Arnaud had a pair of long balls as Atlanta connected three times against Sandy Alcantara. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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Spencer Strider struck out a career-high 16 batters on Thursday, passing John Smoltz's Atlanta record as the Braves blanked the Colorado Rockies, 3-0 at Truist Park. Home runs from Austin Riley and Michael Harris II provided some run support as Strider fanned the most batters by a Braves pitcher since Warren Spahn in 1952. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series with the Marlins.
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The Atlanta Braves got a strong start from Kyle Wright and a pair of timely home runs to top the Colorado Rockies by a 3-2 final score on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Austin Riley's two-run homer got things started, but Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrated his return to the lineup with a solo home run that proved the difference in the game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3.
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The Atlanta Braves opened up an important homestand with their third consecutive loss, falling to the Colorado Rockies by a 3-2 score on Tuesday at Truist Park. Max Fried labored through five innings while the offense was unable to deliver key hits with runners on base. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to avoid another late rally by the St. Louis Cardinals, who slugged their way to a 6-3 victory on Sunday to take the series at Busch Stadium. A.J. Minter surrendered a pair of home runs as Atlanta's 3-2 lead vanished a four-run Cardinals' eight inning rally. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series with the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park.
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The Atlanta Braves saw a late lead slip away as the St. Louis Cardinals took advantage of a wild night from Kenley Jansen to claim a 6-5 victory on Saturday. Jansen issued a bases-loaded walk to Tyler O'Neil that capped a two-run rally and helped the Cards even the series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves got the winning combination of great pitching and timely hitting to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 11-4 on Friday night at Busch Stadium. Spencer Strider picked up the win with yet another quality start while William Contreras had four hits to pace the Atlanta offense. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series on Saturday.
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Kyle Wright took care of things on the mound while the Atlanta Braves lineup was working hard in a 14-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Atlanta completed a season series sweep of the Bucs and moved to just 1.5 games behind the idle Mets in the National League East. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series in St. Louis.
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With Max Fried dialed in on the mound and the offense coming to life in the middle innings, the Atlanta Braves topped the Pittsburgh Pirates by a 6-1 score on Tuesday at PNC Park. That victory and a Mets' loss has pulled Atlanta to within 2.0 games in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Wednesday as the Braves send Kyle Wright to the mound aiming for a sweep.
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The Atlanta Braves got a clutch two-run homer from rookie Michael Harris II and a solid start from veteran Jake Odorizzi to pillage a 2-1 win from the Pirates at PNC Park on Monday night. The win helped Atlanta gain a game on the Mets, who lost to the Yankees and are now ahead by three in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Tuesday.
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Despite a great start from Charlie Morton, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the Houston Astros in a 5-4 loss on Sunday at Truist Park. Atlanta closed out a crucial homestand with a 5-2 record against the Mets and Astros. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming road trip.
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The Atlanta Braves haven't always enjoyed extra innings, but they certainly had reason to celebrate after their 5-4 walk-off win over the Houston Astros on Saturday at Truist Park. Travis d'Arnaud's pinch-hit single helped Atlanta secure a series victory and pick up half a game in the NL East Standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's finale.
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The Atlanta Braves got a big home run from Austin Riley and some solid pitching from Kyle Wright to help them grab a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night at Truist Park. Riley's 31st home run helped make Wright a winner for the 15th time this season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves got a strong performance from Max Fried and some timely hits to beat Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets by a 3-2 score on Thursday night at Truist Park. Atlanta's rookie duo of Vaughn Grissom and Michael Harris II came through with a 2-out rally in the seventh to plate the go-ahead run. With their series win, the Braves are now 3.5 GB of the Mets in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the Houston Astros.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to overcome an early barrage of home runs from the New York Mets, who used that power display to claim a 9-7 victory on Wednesday night at Truist Park. That loss cost Atlanta a game in the standings, pushing the Braves to 4.5 GB in the NL East heading into a series finale clash that will see Max Fried face Jacob deGrom on Thursday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and sets the stage for Game 4.
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The Atlanta Braves got a vintage performance from Charlie Morton, who was firing curveball after curveball to confound the New York Mets in a 5-0 victory on Tuesday at Truist Park. Matt Olson and Robbie Grossman homered to back Morton's strong outing as the Braves extended their winning streak to eight straight and gained another game on the Mets. Grant McAuley recaps the action, provides an update on Mike Soroka's rehab outing, and previews Game 3 of the series on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves got some big time offense to take the opener of their four-game series against the first place New York Mets by a 13-1 score on Monday night at Truist Park. Atlanta hit three home runs and Ronald Acuña Jr. collected three doubles and three RBI to help pace the attack. The win moves the Braves to 4.5 GB in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and sets the stage for Game 2 on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Miami Marlins by a 3-1 score on Sunday, finishing off their 11-game road trip with a six-game winning streak. Bryce Elder had the best start of his young career while a couple of 21-year-olds keyed the ninth inning rally. Atlanta is 5.5 GB of New York as the two NL East foes meet for a four-game set beginning on Monday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to a pivotal series at Truist Park.
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In the midst of their longest road trip of the season, the Atlanta Braves reversed their fortunes in the final two stops. Atlanta swept the Marlins in a twin bill on Saturday, running its winning streak to five games after losing 4-of-5 in New York. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves opened their weekend series in Miami with a 4-3 comeback win over the Marlins on Friday night at LoanDepot Park. Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning to help his club pick up a game in the standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Saturday's double header.
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The Braves promoted another top prospect from Double-A in hopes of filling a need. Like fellow 21-year-old Michael Harris II before him, second baseman Vaughn Grissom had a night to remember in an 8-4 Atlanta victory on Friday to sweep the quick two-game set in Boston. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the Miami series which begins on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves ended their losing streak in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, outlasting the Boston Red Sox, 9-7 in 11 innings at Fenway Park. Austin Riley finished off his five-RBI night with a go-ahead two-run single. Ronald Acuña Jr. remained hot on the road trip with three more hits and three runs scored. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves ran into a buzz saw on Sunday as Jacob deGrom mowed them down in New York's 5-2 victory, giving the Mets 4-out-of-5 in the series. With another showdown against New York on the horizon, the Braves must complete a two more series to conclude an 11-game road trip. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Tuesday's opener in Boston.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to match the New York Mets on the mound, in the field, or in the run column, dropping both ends of a double header on Saturday. Jake Odorizzi lost his Braves debut while Max Scherzer out-dueled Max Fried in the night cap. Atlanta now trails New York by 5.5 games in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves lineup was very busy on Friday night at Citi Field, scoring eight times in the first tow innings to hand the Mets an eventual 9-6 defeat. Ronald Acuña Jr. tied a career-high with four hits while Eddie Rosario, Michael Harris II, and William Contreras all homered. The Atlanta bullpen was able to secure the win as A.J. Minter was clutch, Raisel Iglesias followed suit and Kenley Jansen closed it out. Atlanta is now 3.5 GB in the NL East. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's doubleheader.
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The Atlanta Braves have hit more home runs than any team in the National League, but it was the first place New York Mets who were doing most of the slugging on Thursday night. New York hit four long balls against Kyle Wright to take the opener of a five-game series by a 6-4 score at Citi Field. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Friday.
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The Atlanta Braves got a strong outing from Charlie Morton, but the offense struggled and the Phillies staged a three-run eighth inning rally to claim a 3-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming five-game series against the Mets.
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Fresh off winning National League Rookie of the Month, Spencer Strider gave the Phillies an encore performance by fanning 13 batters as the Atlanta Braves cruised to a 13-1 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday at Truist Park. That win helped the Braves move to 2.5 games out in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Wednesday afternoon.
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Who better than Austin Riley to conclude the month of July in dramatic fashion and send the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory and a series sweep? That's exactly what the slugging third baseman did on Sunday against Arizona. With a pair of doubles in this game, Riley set a franchise record for extra-base hits in a calendar month and etched his name alongside Hank Aaron. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against Philadelphia.
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Ian Anderson and William Contreras combined to power the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 victory on Saturday night at Truist Park. Anderson shut out Arizona for six innings while Contreras hit a pair of home runs to provide the run support. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale.
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Austin Riley's rampage through the month of July continued on Friday night at Truist Park. The All-Star third baseman homered and collected three hits against Madison Bumgarner as the Braves grabbed a 5-2 victory behind National League wins leader Kyle Wright. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's Game 2.
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The Atlanta Braves couldn't avoid fifth inning trouble and the Philadelphia Phillies used some miscues to mount a five-run rally on their way to a 7-2 win over Atlanta on Wednesday. While Matt Olson homered to supply all the Braves' runs, Austin Riley's hitting streak was snapped. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The second night in Philadelphia was much smoother for the Atlanta the Braves. They got great pitching from rookie Spencer Strider and plenty of offense to top Phillies ace Aaron Nola and grab a 6-3 victory to even the series on Tuesday. The victory was the 500th in Brian Snitker's managerial career. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Wednesday's series finale.
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The Braves and Phillies opened a three-game set with a bizarre game of bad hops, bad throws, and gift runs, In the end, Philadelphia got a go-ahead 3-run homer from Bryson Stott to secure a 6-4 win over Atlanta on Monday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to finish a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles as Ian Anderson was roughed up in a 9-1 loss on Sunday. That defeat coupled with a Mets' victory pushes the Braves to 1.5 GB in the NL East. Grant McAuley recaps the action, provides an injury update, and previews the three-game series in Philadelphia beginning on Monday.
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Another big night from Austin Riley and another strong start from Kyle Wright combined to send the Braves to a 7-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Riley's 28th home run highlighted an early outburst for the Atlanta offense and helped the Braves move to within half a game of the first place Mets in the NL East standings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's series finale.
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The Braves found themselves at the mercy of Shohei Ohtani over the first six innings, but that changed in a big way in the seventh. Atlanta scored seven times to knock out the Angels starter and secure an 8-1 victory on Friday night at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 of the series.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to finish the first half of the season on a high note. Instead, the Washington Nationals prevailed by a 7-3 score and denied Atlanta a chance to sweep the four-game series on Sunday. At 18 games over .500, the Braves are 2.5 GB in the NL East and own the top Wild Card spot. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the All-Star festivities.
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The Atlanta Braves powered their way to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals behind Max Fried on Saturday. Newly named All-Star Austin Riley hit his 27th home run on the day he was named the National League squad. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the first half finale on Sunday.
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The Braves slugged three home runs, including Austin Riley's 26th of the season, as they handed the Washington Nationals an 8-4 defeat on Friday at Nationals Park. Ian Anderson notched his eighth win as A.J. Minter put out a ninth inning fire to earn his fifth save. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Saturday.
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Talented rookie Michael Harris II continues to show why he's been such a key player for the Atlanta Braves. In the same inning, Harris hit a go-ahead home run and then threw out a runner at the plate with an amazing throw. Both plays helped lift the Braves to a 5-4 victory over the Nationals on Thursday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Game 2 on Friday.
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The Braves were unable to take a series from the first place Mets. New York got to Charlie Morton early and often, belting three home runs to grab a 7-3 win over Atlanta on Wednesday. The Braves head to Washington to close out the first half while the Mets are off to Chicago to tangle with the Cubs. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the four-game set against the Nationals.
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The Braves were looking for a big hit in this series, and Matt Olson found it. His go-ahead two-run homer in the 6th inning put Atlanta on top for good and sent the club to a 4-1 victory over the first place New York Mets. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 3 on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves were denied a chance to take another step toward first place on Monday. Instead, Max Scherzer pitched the Mets to a 4-1 victory and helped New York push its lead in the division back to 2.5 games over Atlanta. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Tuesday.
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Austin Riley got the Braves on the board early, tied the game late, then came through with the walk-off hit to send Atlanta to a 4-3 win over Washington in 12 innings on Sunday at Truist Park. By sweeping the Nationals, the Braves moved to just 1.5 GB of the first place Mets, who come to town for a three-game series beginning Monday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews that series.
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The Braves got a strong performance from Kyle Wright and just enough offense to hold off a late charge from the Nationals in a 4-3 victory on Saturday. Wright pounded the strike zone to earn his team-leading 10th win of the season, helping Atlanta secure a series victory as well. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the series finale on Sunday.
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Another Braves rookie was taking center stage on Friday. Michael Harris followed up Spencer Strider's career-best night with one of his own, collecting four hits and four RBI to help power Atlanta to a 12-2 victory behind Charlie Morton. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Saturday's Game 2 against Washington.
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Spencer Strider simply continues to impress. The rookie righty fired six scoreless innings and struck out a career-high 12 batters, but the Braves were unable to outlast the Cardinals in extras on Thursday. St. Louis avoided a sweep with a 3-2 win in 11 innings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Atlanta's weekend series against Washington.
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Max Fried added another chapter to his strong season with six innings of shut-out ball to help the Braves beat the Cardinals, 3-0 on Wednesday. Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario belted back-to-back homers as the Atlanta offense and then the bullpen took care of the rest. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Thursday as Atlanta goes for a sweep of St. Louis behind Spencer Strider.
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The Braves didn't wait around on Tuesday night at Truist Park, jumping on the Cardinals for five runs in the first en route to a 7-1 win behind Ian Anderson. Austin Riley hit his team-leading 21st home run of the season while William Contreras added to his All-Star bid with his 10th long ball. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Game 3 on Wednesday.
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It was a rainy night at Truist Park, but the Braves offense put up some early fireworks to grab a 6-3 win in the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Dansby Swanson roped a pair of doubles and highlighted Atlanta's five-run rally in the second by clearing the bases. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Tuesday's Game 2.
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The Braves got a vintage Charlie Morton performance on Sunday as he dominated the Reds through seven innings. Atlanta's bullpen was unable to hold onto a one-run lead as the Reds prevailed in walk-off fashion, salvaging the finale by a 4-3 score. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against St. Louis.
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The Braves got yet another impressive performance from rookie flamethrower Spencer Strider. He struck out 11 batters as the Braves tossed a 1-hitter at the Reds and claimed a 4-1 victory and the series as well. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's finale.
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After blistering their way through June with the National League's best record for the month, the Braves opened July with more of the same. Max Fried's latest gem was backed up by Dansby Swanson's four-hit performance to help Atlanta claim a 9-1 victory over Cincinnati on Friday night at Great American Ballpark. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Saturday's matchup.
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The Braves came into Thursday looking for a sweep, but the Phillies offense worked over Ian Anderson and the Atlanta bullpen in a 14-4 victory to salvage the finale. Anderson posted the shortest and worst start of his big league career, yielding seven runs in just two innings. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews this weekend's series in Cincinnati.
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The Atlanta Braves got a strong start from Kyle Wright and some timely offense to hand the Phillies a 4-1 defeat on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. Wright's ninth victory tied him for most in the NL while the Braves tied their franchise record for most wins in a calendar month with 21. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Thursday's series finale.
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The Braves got a power display from their first baseman on Tuesday night, paving the way for Atlanta to grab a 5-3 win over the Phillies in the opener of a three-game set. Matt Olson hit a pair of home runs, including a go-ahead blast in the eighth inning. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Wednesday.
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The Atlanta Braves had everything going their way until it came time to get the 27th out on Sunday. That's when the Dodgers mounted a rally that forced the game to extras and Los Angeles found a way to escape with a 5-3 victory in 11 innings. Grant McAuley recaps the series finale and previews the upcoming trip to Philadelphia.
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The Braves had their ace on the mound and weren't going to let the Dodgers steal a win on Saturday night at Truist Park. Marcell Ozuna belted a go-ahead, two-run homer to help Atlanta grab a 5-3 win on a night Max Fried was stellar yet again. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's series finale.
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The Braves welcomed back longtime star Freddie Freeman to Truist Park for the first time since his departure in free agency, honoring him with a pregame ceremony and presenting Freeman with his World Series ring. Freeman's new team prevailed with a 4-1 victory as Los Angeles roughed up Ian Anderson. Grant McAuley recap the day and previews Saturday's action.
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The Braves got the bats going early on a hot afternoon and held off the Giants for a 7-6 win on Thursday. All-Star hopeful Dansby Swanson continued to add to his résumé with two homers and a three-hit day to help Atlanta take 3-out-of-4 from San Francisco. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the weekend series against Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers.
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The Braves had not won a game all season when trailing after eight innings. That is until Wednesday night at Truist Park. Atlanta scored three times in the ninth to stun the Giants for the second time in three days, claiming a 4-3 victory in walk-off fashion on Adam Duvall's run-scoring single. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the series finale on Thursday.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to overpower the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, dropping Game 2 of the series by a 12-10 score at Truist Park. Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta's four home runs, but all of that offense was not enough to overcome San Francisco's 14-hit attack against Spencer Strider and the Atlanta bullpen. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Wednesday's game, when Charlie Morton faces Carlos Rodón.
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It was a night punctuated by great pitching and timely hitting. The Braves got enough of both to beat the Giants by a 2-1 score on Monday. Orlando Arcia delivered the game-winner on a night Max Fried was dialed in and Atlanta honored former teammate Joc Pederson who was in town with San Francisco. Grant McAuley recaps the actions and looks ahead to Tuesday's second game.
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The Braves offense struck early and added on as Ian Anderson kept the Cubs under wraps in a 6-0 victory on Sunday at Wrigley Field. That win allowed Atlanta to avoid a sweep and finish off a 4-2 road trip. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Monday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
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After opening June with two weeks worth of victories, the Atlanta Braves tasted defeat for the second straight day. Kyle Wright was tagged for five runs as the Chicago Cubs claimed a 6-3 win and secured a series win on Saturday. Catching brothers William and Willson Contreras shared a special moment as the two shared the field for the first time as major leaguers. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's finale.
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The longest winning streak in baseball is no more. The Atlanta Braves suffered a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the first of a three-game weekend series Atlanta's 14-game winning streak was snapped as the Cubs ended a 10-game slide with a single eighth inning run. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Braves got a strong performance from rookie Spencer Strider and more than enough from Austin Riley and the offense to beat the Nationals by an 8-2 score on Wednesday. The victory extends the longest winning streak in baseball this season to 14 games, matching Atlanta's longest streak since 2013. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series with the Cubs.
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The Braves slugged five more home runs as they ran their winning streak to 13 in a row after beating the Nationals by a 10-4 score on Tuesday. Atlanta got two pairs of back-to-back homers and yet another longball from Dansby Swanson to support Max Fried in a winning effort. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to the series finale on Wednesday.
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The Braves hit the road and picked up right where they left off, slugging their way to a 9-5 win over the Nationals to open a three-game series on Monday. That victory gave Atlanta the longest winning streak in the majors this season, but the club lost second baseman Ozzie Albies to a fractured left foot. Grant McAuley recaps the game and looks ahead to Tuesday's middle contest.
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The Atlanta Braves closed out a perfect homestand with a 5-3 victory over the Pirates on Sunday, sweeping the four-game series and running their season-best winning streak to 11 games in the process. Grant McAuley recaps all the action and previews Monday's series opener in Washington.
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The Braves kept their season-best winning streak going in grand fashion on Saturday. Trailing in the seventh, Atlanta scored eight times to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates by a 10-4 score. Ozzie Albies put the exclamation point on the victory with a grand slam home run to cap the eight-run outburst. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's series finale.
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With a combination of good pitching and timely hitting, the Atlanta Braves secured a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday and extended their winning streak to eight in the process. Grant McAuley recaps the actions and previews Game 2.
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The Atlanta Braves scored 13 unanswered runs to beat the Oakland Athletics, 13-2, complete a sweep of the quick two-game series, and extend the winning streak to a season-high seven games on Wednesday at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Kyle Wright shrugged off some early offense to pitch a career-high eight innings, getting some run support in the form of three well-timed home runs, including one from a rather unlikely power source, as the Atlanta Braves edged the Oakland A's, 3-2 on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Wednesday's finale.
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The Atlanta Braves claimed their first four-game sweep at Coors Field, hanging on to beat the Colorado Rockies by an 8-7 score on Sunday. Matt Olson slugged a go-ahead three-run homer early and made a diving play to secure the final out of the game. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Tuesday's series opener against Oakland.
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For the second consecutive day, the Braves went to extra innings and found themselves on the right side of the score when all was said and done. A four-run rally highlight by Adam Duvall's first home run in nearly a month propelled Atlanta to a 6-2 win over the Rockies. Grant McAuley recaps the big win and previews the finale as the Braves seek a four-game sweep in Colorado.
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The Atlanta Braves got a big pitching performance from Max Fried and a clutch hit from Matt Olson in extra innings to top the Colorado Rockies by a 3-1 score on Friday at Coors Field. Grant McAuley recaps a unique win for Atlanta and previews Game 3 on Saturday.
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The Braves slugged their way to a 13-6 victory over the Rockies on Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud led an 18-hit attack with a pair of home runs and a career-high six RBI. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Friday's Game 2 in Colorado.
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The Atlanta Braves got a complete team win to salvage the finale of their three-game set in Arizona by a 6-0 score. Kyle Wright limited the Diamondbacks offense while Atlanta's lineup delivered some big hits to back him up. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Thursday's series opener in Colorado.
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The Braves watched their lead slip away over the final innings, culminating in yet another frustrating defeat in extra innings as the Diamondbacks walked off with an 8-7 win on Tuesday. Grant McAuley recaps the loss and looks ahead to Wednesday's series finale.
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The Atlanta Braves were unable to make some key plays on Monday and the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage in a 6-2 victory on Monday. Spencer Strider's first start was marred by several plays that weren't made, but Atlanta's offense also sputtered with runners on again. Grant McAuley recaps the loss and looks ahead to Game 2 on Tuesday.
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The Braves belted three home runs to back Max Fried as they took the series finale from the Marlins by a 6-3 score on Sunday. Marcell Ozuna had a multi-homer game, while Austin Riley remained red-hot with a home run as part of yet another multi-hit performance. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series in Arizona.
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The Braves made a move to strengthen the outfield on Saturday, calling up top prospect Michael Harris from Double-A. Unfortunately, his debut was spoiled by another masterful performance from Sandy Alcantara. The Marlins took a 4-1 win and evened up the series at a game apiece. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's finale.
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Ronald Acuña's return highlighted an exciting seventh inning rally that propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 6-4 comeback win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Acuña tied things up with a clutch pinch hit and then scored the go-ahead run on Ozzie Albies' two-run double. Grant McAuley recaps the action and provides a preview of Saturday's contest.
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The Braves, bats were held at bay as the Phillies grabbed a 4-1 win behind Aaron Nola and escaped Atlanta with a split of the four-game series. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the weekend series against Miami which begins Friday.
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The Braves offense scored early and often to top the Phillies by an 8-4 score on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Dansby Swanson collected a season-high four hits, including his sixth homer to help power the Atlanta attack. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the series finale on Thursday.
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Just when it seemed a late lead was going to slip away and turn into a disappointing defeat, the Braves staged a furious rally to beat the Phillies in comeback fashion on Tuesday at Truist Park. William Contreras delivered the first career walk-off hit tp send Atlanta to a 6-5 victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Game 3 on Wednesday.
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The Braves shook up their lineup, but it was the visiting Phillies who were doing most of the scoring on Monday night at Truist Park. Tucker Davidson was unable to match Zack Wheeler and Atlanta dropped the first meeting of the season to Philadelphia by a 7-3 score. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Game 2 on Tuesday.
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The Braves made a late push but Sandy Alcantara's complete game effort helped the Marlins edge Atlanta and avoid a sweep with a 4-3 victory on Sunday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming series against Philadelphia.
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It was a big day at the plate for the man behind for the Braves on Saturday. William Contreras delivered two home runs and helped Atlanta top the Miami Marlins, 4-3, and win a road series for the first time all season. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews Sunday's finale.
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The Braves were back to their slugging ways on Friday night against the Marlins, with Atlanta clubbing three home runs in the first three innings and pave the way to a 5-3 victory over Miami. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Saturday's matchup.
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The Braves were on the brink of another series win over the first place Brewers, but Milwaukee staged a series of rallies before finally walking off with a 7-6 win in 11 innings on Wednesday. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Atlanta's upcoming series in Miami.
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The Braves got a spark from leadoff man extraordinaire Ronald Acuña Jr., who returned from a five-game absence to help lead Atlanta to a 3-0 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday. Tucker Davidson arrived from Gwinnett in time to earn is first major league victory as well. Grant McAuley recaps the win and preview the series finale on Wednesday.
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On a night two starters were dealing, it was one mistake the cost the Atlanta Braves the game. Ian Anderson provided a strong start, but his wild pitch in the sixth brought home the only run of the game in a 1-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Grant McAuley recaps the game and provides a preview of Tuesday's Game 2.
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A couple of mistakes by the Atlanta Braves opened the door for the San Diego Padres to force extra innings and escape with a series victory. Atlanta's lead vanished in the seventh inning and San Diego scored four times in the 11th to take the series finale by a 7-3 score. Grant McAuley recaps the action and previews the upcoming road trip.
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The Atlanta Braves were staring defeat in the face after the San Diego Padres staged a four-run rally in the eighth inning that was fueled by a pair of costly errors. Instead of folding, the Braves answered with four runs of their own to claim a 6-5 victory. Grant McAuley recaps the action and looks ahead to Sunday's series finale.
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Dansby Swanson belted a go-ahead home run for the Braves in the sixth inning, but the Padres got one of their own in the seventh and tacked on four more for good measure to hand Atlanta an 11-6 defeat. Grant McAuley recaps a frustrating loss and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Braves waited a long time for their first walk-off victory of the season, and it was Orlando Arcia who provided the lift. His two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth sent Atlanta to a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox and earned the club a series split. Grant McAuley recaps the dramatic victory and previews the Padres series.
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The slumping Boston Red Sox came into town and got right against once of Atlanta's best starters on Tuesday night at Truist Park. They tagged Kyle Wright for six runs in the second inning and rode that outburst to a 9-4 win over the Braves. Grant McAuley provides a recap of the action and a preview for Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Young catcher William Contreras enjoyed a big day at the plate as the Atlanta Braves topped the Milwaukee Brewers by a 9-2 score and secured a series victory over the NL Central leaders. Contreras drove in four runs and was behind the plate as Charlie Morton worked five scoreless innings to reverse his recent fortunes. Grant McAuley recaps the win and previews the Boston Red Sox series that begins on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves played one of their best games of the season on Saturday, getting the pitching, timely hits, defense, and a few lucky breaks to beat the Milwaukee Brewers by a 3-2 score at Truist Park. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his second home run in as many days, backing Max Fried's latest strong outing to help even up the series with Milwaukee. Grant McAuley recaps the win and previews the series finale on Sunday.
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The Braves were unable to capitalize on Ronald Acuña Jr.'s first home run and a strong showing from Spencer Strider, instead ending up on the wrong side of a 6-3 score on Friday at Truist Park. Atlanta was undone by a sixth inning rally that saw Milwaukee plate four runs without hitting a ball out of the infield until the final out. Grant McAuley recaps the loss and previews Game 2 on Saturday.
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The Braves offense had been held scoreless for 18 innings before breaking out in a big time way on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. Atlanta scored seven runs in the sixth inning en route a 9-2 victory over the Mets, thus salvaging the finale of the four-game series in New York. Grant McAuley recaps the big win and previews the Brewers series this weekend.
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