Braves’ October plans take shape
With October approaching, the Atlanta Braves’ postseason pitching picture is beginning to come into focus.
With October approaching, the Atlanta Braves’ postseason pitching picture is beginning to come into focus.
Instead of riding the wave of momentum created by Sunday’s thrilling comeback win over the Phillies, the Braves have spent the past few days creating reason to wonder if their offense is the most significant concern.
Nick Martinez, Tampa Bay’s picture of pitching consistency, will look to help the Rays clinch a potential playoff berth on Thursday afternoon when they play the finale of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.
The Atlanta Braves, in an attempt to nail down their postseason pitching plans, are expected to activate veteran Reynaldo Lopez to start the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Raisel Iglesias was an All-Star. Dylan Lee could have been, and Robert Suarez likely would have been. But you can still make an argument that Didier Fuentes has been the Braves’ most valuable reliever throughout this season.
Zack Wheeler worked six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday.
Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sanchez in a battle of aces and Mauricio Dubon hit a late two-run homer as the visiting Atlanta Braves topped the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday.
This National League East four-game showdown gets off to a compelling start Friday when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. added another feat to the record books.
Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit three-run home runs to help lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.