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Austin Riley homered 419 feet and Bryce Elder threw two solid innings as Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 3-1 in Grapefruit League action. Riley’s shot capped the scoring after Drake Baldwin's quirky early triple, while Elder struck out three with no walks. Skenes struggled in his spring debut, and the Braves drew four walks off him as they used seven relievers in a breezy win. The Braves travel to Tampa to face the Yankees tomorrow.
The Atlanta Braves suffered a 13-0 loss to the Phillies after a rain delay, with Bryce Elder struggling on the mound and the team scoring only 3 runs in their last 28 innings, marking a disappointing series performance.
The Atlanta Braves have chosen Bryce Elder as their starter for Game 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies, citing his performance in intersquad games and his experience as a starter throughout the season. Elder struggled towards the end of the season but showed promise against the Braves' regular lineup during scrimmages. The Braves also discussed rookie AJ Smith-Shawver as an option and confirmed that Spencer Strider will start Game 4. Manager Brian Snitker believes the energy of the Philadelphia crowd can work in favor of the Braves, who had a 5-1 record against the Phillies in Philadelphia during the regular season. The Braves will face Aaron Nola in Game 3, with both teams having familiarity with each other's strategies.
The Atlanta Braves have yet to decide on a starting pitcher for Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Brian Snitker mentioned considering options such as using an opener, traditional route, or a bullpen game. Bryce Elder and AJ Smith-Shawver are potential candidates, with Elder having a 3.81 ERA and Smith-Shawver being a 20-year-old power arm. The Braves are leaning towards a decision and will finalize their plans soon. The offense of the Braves is also seen as a strong factor in winning games.
Kevin Pillar will start in left field for the Atlanta Braves as they face the Chicago Cubs in their final homestand. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for the Braves, while Justin Steele will take the mound for the Cubs. The Braves will stick with their regular lineup except for Pillar replacing Eddie Rosario due to a left-handed pitcher. The Cubs will use their "standard" lineup against right-handers, with Dansby Swanson hitting sixth, which is unusual considering his performance. The game will be televised on Bally Sports South at 7:20 p.m. ET.
The Atlanta Braves experimented with their pitching strategies in a 9-6 loss to the Miami Marlins. Bryce Elder tinkered with his pitch mix, resulting in mixed results but a 6/0 K/BB ratio. The Braves' offense came alive after a slow start, with Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting his 200th hit and Michael Harris II hitting a home run. However, the game took a turn when Brad Hand struggled on the mound, allowing the Marlins to take the lead. Acuña left the game with calf tightness, raising concerns about his availability in future games.
The Atlanta Braves will face the New York Yankees in a crucial game as they aim to secure another series win. Braves pitcher Bryce Elder has struggled recently and needs to regain his form, while the Yankees' Luis Severino has also had a disappointing season. The Braves will be without Ozzie Albies due to injury, but Nicky Lopez and Eddie Rosario stepped up in their last game. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. ET and can be watched on Bally Sports South.
The Braves have been struggling with their starting pitchers allowing many runs since the All-Star break, but they haven't lost much ground in the division. Having Fried healthy again is a boost, and getting a healthy Kyle Wright back by the end of the season could further improve their playoff odds. In other news, the Braves won a close game against the Pirates, Bryce Elder has been struggling, Ronald Acuna returned to the lineup after avoiding a major injury, and there are updates from around the MLB including a BABIP-fueled no-hitter, a top Korean pitching prospect signing with the Dodgers, the Red Sox DFA'ing Dinelson Lamet, and the A's calling up Lawrence Butler for his major league debut.
The Atlanta Braves are looking to win another series against the Milwaukee Brewers, this time at home, with a win on Saturday. The pitching matchup features Bryce Elder against Braves legend Julio Teheran, both of whom are not dominant strikeout pitchers. The Braves have had a rough two weeks since the All-Star break but hope to regain momentum by banking wins against middling teams. Ronald Acuna continues to excel on the base paths and is expected to hit a home run soon.
The Atlanta Braves' concerns about their starting pitching were highlighted once again as Bryce Elder had a second consecutive rough start in a wild 16-13 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite Austin Riley's impressive two-homer, seven-RBI performance, the Braves' rotation struggles have become a pressing issue, making the acquisition of a starting pitcher their most significant Trade Deadline need. With Max Fried potentially returning soon, the Braves hope to have him join Charlie Morton and Spencer Strider as rotation anchors, but the uncertainty surrounding the back end of the rotation calls for the addition of an experienced arm before the Trade Deadline on August 1st.
The Atlanta Braves' winning streak came to an end with a 10-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Bryce Elder struggled, allowing six hits and seven runs in just 3 1/3 innings. Travis d'Arnaud hit a solo homer, extending the Braves' franchise-record streak of consecutive games with a home run to 26. The Rays' offense was strong, with Yandy Diaz hitting a two-run homer and Jonathan Aranda delivering a two-run double. The Braves head into the All-Star break with the best record in the majors at 60-29.
The Atlanta Braves aim to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays in their series finale, with Travis d'Arnaud replacing Sean Murphy in the lineup. The Rays will have several players resting, while the Braves' Matt Olson is just four RBIs away from Andruw Jones' pre-All-Star break record. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports South at 1:40 p.m. ET.
The Atlanta Braves aim to complete a sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays as they wrap up the first half of the season, with Bryce Elder taking the mound for Atlanta and Zach Eflin pitching for Tampa. The Braves have dominated the series, winning the first two games and nine of their last ten overall, while the Rays have lost seven consecutive games. Elder has been a standout performer for the Braves, leading the majors with a 2.45 ERA. Eflin, a former Philly, will be looking to finish the first half on a high note. Sean Murphy's recent home run helped secure the Braves' victory, but A.J. Minter left the game due to tightness in his pectoral muscle.
The Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to nine games with a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Bryce Elder delivered a strong start, keeping the Guardians scoreless until the seventh inning. Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II hit home runs for the Braves, who lead the MLB with 161 homers this season. Ronald Acuña Jr. made history by becoming the first player to hit 20-plus homers, tally 40-plus steals, and drive in 50-plus runs in a team's first 84 games. The Braves' widespread production and dominant lineup have propelled them to a nine-game lead in the NL East.
The Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to nine games with a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Bryce Elder pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs, while Michael Harris hit two home runs. The Braves now have a record of 57-27 and will aim for another series win in their upcoming game against the Guardians.