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Michael Harris II hits a home run as the Atlanta Braves tie with the Philadelphia Phillies in their first spring training game. AJ Smith-Shawver had an up-and-down outing on the pitching side, while Ken Giles impressed by striking out the side in his Braves debut. The game ended in a 7-7 tie, and the Braves will be in split-squad action for their next games.
The Atlanta Braves secured a thrilling comeback win in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Michael Harris II making a historic and improbable double play to seal the victory. With the Braves holding onto a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning, Harris made an incredible catch off the wall to deny Nick Castellanos an RBI, then quickly relayed the ball back to the infield, resulting in a double play that put out Bryce Harper at first base. This marked the first 8-5-3 double play in MLB playoff history and the first double play involving an outfielder to end a postseason game. The series now moves to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4.
Michael Harris II makes a stunning game-saving play in center field, leaping halfway up the fence to catch a potential home run and then throwing out Bryce Harper at first base to secure the Atlanta Braves' victory in NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves had erased a four-run deficit to even the series after being dominated in Game 1. Harris' play could be a turning point for the Braves as they head to Philadelphia for the next two games.
The Atlanta Braves secured a thrilling 5-4 comeback win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS, thanks in part to a game-saving defensive play by Braves center fielder Michael Harris II. With Bryce Harper on first base as the potential tying run, Harris leaped to catch Nick Castellanos' drive and threw the ball back infield for a double play, preventing the tying run from scoring. Harper defended his aggressive base running decision, while Phillies manager Rob Thomson offered soft criticism. The play may have saved the Braves' season.
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 defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 to pick up their 50th win of the season. Charlie Morton pitched five innings, allowing three runs and striking out seven. Matt Olson hit his 25th home run of the season, while Michael Harris II tripled to start the third and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Ozzie Albies to give Atlanta a 1-0 lead. The Reds tied the game in the fourth, but the Braves regained the lead in the sixth and held on for the win.
The Atlanta Braves designated infielder Charlie Culberson for assignment on Father's Day, just hours before his father was set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the team's Father's Day celebration. Culberson had been brought up from Triple-A Gwinnett on May 19 but had yet to appear in any major league games. The Braves went on to win 14-6 against the Colorado Rockies, with outfielder Michael Harris II going 5-for-5 and scoring three times.
The Atlanta Braves designated infielder Charlie Culberson for assignment on Father's Day morning, creating an awkward situation as his father was scheduled to throw the first pitch in honor of the holiday. The team had outfielder Michael Harris II's father do the honor instead, and Harris went on to have a great game, going 5-for-5 in the Braves' win over the Rockies. The Braves needed to create space for catcher Chadwick Tromp after losing starting catcher Sean Murphy to injury. Culberson had been in his second stint with the Braves and has played for five different teams in his major league career.
Atlanta Braves' Charlie Culberson was designated for assignment just hours before his father was scheduled to throw him the first pitch on Father's Day. Culberson had been on the Braves roster for 27 days but had not played in a game. Outfielder Michael Harris II's dad was given the pregame honors instead. The Braves needed to make space to call up Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A after starting catcher Sean Murphy suffered a hamstring injury.
The Atlanta Braves designated Charlie Culberson for assignment on Father's Day, scuttling his dad's plans to throw out the first pitch. Culberson had not made any appearances for Atlanta since being called up May 19. The Braves made room for catcher Chadwick Tromp, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett with catcher Sean Murphy dealing with a reported hamstring injury.
The Atlanta Braves came back from a four-run deficit to defeat the Detroit Tigers 10-7 in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II combined to go 7-for-9 at the plate with two homers, a double, four runs scored, seven RBI, and two stolen bases. Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider struggled but managed to get through five innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while recording six strikeouts and walking two. The Braves improve to 41-26 on the season.
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Washington Nationals in a three-game series. The Braves have responded well after a rough start to June, winning back-to-back series against the Diamondbacks and the Mets. The Nationals have struggled lately, losing four of their last five games. The Braves will look to take advantage of their struggles with their elite offense and improved bullpen. The series will feature some exciting pitching matchups, including AJ Smith-Shawver making his first big league start for the Braves and highly touted prospect Mackenzie Gore taking the mound for the Nationals.
Michael Harris II, who was batting .163 with a .490 OPS, hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Braves to a 7-5 win over the Mets. Harris went 3-for-4 and finished a triple shy of the cycle. Before his final at-bat of Tuesday's game, teammate Marcell Ozuna gave him a pep talk, reminding him of his potential. The Braves scored all seven of their runs with two outs and the bullpen had a scoreless streak of 17 1/3 innings. Braves manager Brian Snitker tied George Stallings for the third-most wins by a manager in franchise history.
Michael Harris II, the long-slumping young center fielder for the Atlanta Braves, had a breakout performance in a playoff atmosphere against the Mets, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including a decisive two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. Harris credited Marcell Ozuna for an inspirational message the night before, reminding him of his potential and encouraging him to believe in himself. The Braves won their fourth consecutive game, including three straight comeback wins, with Harris being a key factor in the victory.
Michael Harris II's go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Atlanta Braves secure their fourth straight win, beating the New York Mets 7-5. The Braves won their third straight comeback victory, with Ronald Acuña Jr. contributing a go-ahead single in the sixth inning. Mets' starter Max Scherzer recorded 10 strikeouts but struggled to get the third out in both of his final two frames. Braves' starter Charlie Morton allowed a pair of homers, including one to Tommy Pham, who entered after Pete Alonso was hit on the left wrist by a pitch in the first.