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Rockies' Bradley Blalock returns home to face Braves
The contrast in ages on the mound will be apparent Wednesday night when the Atlanta Braves host the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of their three-game series.,Colorado will send 23-year-old rookie Bradley Blalock (1-1, 4.98 ERA) to the mound to face Atlanta veteran and fellow right-hander Ch...
Chris Sale reaches 200 Ks as Braves blank Rockies
Chris Sale pitched seven scoreless innings and became the first left-hander in Atlanta franchise history to reach 200 strikeouts as the Braves blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.,The Braves (75-63) maintained their half-game lead over the New Yo...
Nick Castellanos fuels Phillies past Braves in 11 innings
Nick Castellanos drove in three runs, including the game-winner with two outs in the 11th inning, to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday and extend their lead in the National League East to seven games. , ,With runners on the corners, Atlanta called on reliever...
Phillies' Aaron Nola aims to continue home success in clash vs. Braves
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola can become the all-time wins leader at Citizens Bank Park when he starts against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday night in the finale of a four-game series.,Nola has 56 wins at Citizens Bank Park, tied with former Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels. T...
Zack Wheeler leads the way as Phillies blank Braves
Zack Wheeler threw seven shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves in the third game of the four-game set on Saturday evening.,Wheeler (13-6) allowed four hits, struck out seven and didn't walk a batter, finishing 3-1 in six starts in August with...
Orlando Arcia, Braves bid to battle boo birds in Philly
Every time Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia has stepped into the batter's box at Citizens Bank Park in 2024, he has been greeted by boos from the Philadelphia Phillies fans.,Entering Saturday night's matchup between the National League East rivals, Arcia might hope that the Phillies' fans cont...
Braves trim Phillies' NL East lead to five with 7-2 victory
Reynaldo Lopez threw six quality innings and Orlando Arcia hit a pair of home runs, helping lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.,Lopez (8-4) allowed just one run on four hits, while striking out six and walking one, guiding the Braves to their 10th ...
Pair of late blasts lead Phillies past Braves
Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and Nick Castellanos added a go-ahead two-run shot as the host Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,In the opener of an important four-game series between the top two teams in the National League East, Philadelphia o...
Braves face critical division matchup with Phillies
The Atlanta Braves have a sparkling opportunity to wreak havoc on the National League East race this weekend in Philadelphia, beginning with Thursday's game against the first-place Phillies.,Philadelphia enters the four-game series with a five-game lead in the division. The Braves chipped away by wi...
Chris Sale sharp again as Braves sweep Twins
Luke Williams doubled twice and had two RBIs, Chris Sale notched his 15th win and the Atlanta Braves pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis., ,Matt Olson delivered an RBI double for Atlanta, which completed a three-game sweep. Jorge Soler belted a solo h...
Behind Chris Sale, Braves seek sweep of struggling Twins
The Atlanta Braves seem poised to go as far as their starting rotation will take them. ,If you believe Braves manager Brian Snitker, that means the sky's the limit. ,The Braves will go for a three-game sweep Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Atlanta is coming off an 8-6 win...
Braves erupt for 4 runs in 10th, top Twins
Ramon Laureano went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs and the Atlanta Braves outlasted the Minnesota Twins for an 8-6 win in 10 innings on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Michael Harris II went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs for Atlanta, which won for the eighth time in the past 10 games. Marcell ...
Whit Merrifield, Braves look to extend Twins' skid
Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot in the lineup.,On Monday, Merrifield hit leadoff for the first time since joining the Atlanta Braves in late July. He responded by going 5-for-5 with a double and two runs in Atlanta's 10-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapo...
Matt Olson's 5 RBIs propel Braves past Twins
Matt Olson went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a homer and five RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves pulled away for a 10-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in a rain-soaked series opener Monday night in Minneapolis.,Whit Merrifield finished 5-for-5 for Atlanta, which earned its seventh win in the past nine games. T...
Twins aim to put late loss behind them as Braves come to town
The Minnesota Twins endured one of their toughest losses of the season on Sunday. ,Fortunately for Minnesota, there is little time to sit and sulk. ,The Twins will be back at it against the Atlanta Braves in the opening contest of a three-game series that starts Monday night in Minneapolis. ,Minneso...
DJ Herz, Nationals shut down Braves, avoid sweep
Jacob Young had two hits, including an RBI double to highlight a three-run seventh inning, helping the visiting Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday and salvage the finale of the three-game series.,Washington is 7-4 against Atlanta and is guaranteed to win a season series again...
Travis d’Arnaud comes up clutch in return as Braves top Nats
Travis d'Arnaud celebrated his return to the Atlanta lineup with a single that drove in the go-ahead run during the Braves' 4-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday.,d'Arnaud had not played since being hit by a pitch on the right wrist on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Hi...
Nationals look to play spoiler as Braves fight for postseason
In an up-and-down season for the Atlanta Braves, one constant has been closer Raisel Iglesias.,The 34-year-old holds a career-best 1.39 ERA and has converted 28 of 30 save opportunities this season.,Ahead of Saturday night's matchup against the visiting Washington Nationals, Atlanta manager Brian Sn...
Braves beat Nationals thanks to 10th-inning error
Pinch runner Luke Williams scored the winning run on Washington shortstop CJ Abrams' 10th-inning throwing error, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday.,After Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (3-1) threw two scoreless innings, Williams advanced to third on Gio U...
Braves' Chris Sale seeks first career win over Nationals
The Atlanta Braves will send ace Chris Sale to the mound on Friday to try to continue the team's momentum, as they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals -- a team he's never beaten.,The Braves are coming off a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday to win the three-game s...