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Short drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Cubs 2-0 despite another strong start from Imanaga
ATLANTA (AP) — Zack Short made the most of his first start with Atlanta by breaking a scoreless tie with a run-scoring double in the sixth and the Braves spoiled another strong start by Chicago rookie Shota Imanaga to beat the Cubs 2-0 on Monday night. Short, who filled in at third...
Braves 3B Austin Riley leaves game with tightness on his left side
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley left the Braves' game Sunday night against the New York Mets because of tightness on his left side. Riley was replaced by Zack Short in the bottom of the fourth inning. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Riley felt a little...
Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. Martinez homered to spoil the bid as the Braves beat the Mets 4-1 on Saturday. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be...
Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Morton has made 17 postseason starts for 10 playoff teams and won two World Series titles. After surpassing 2,000 major league innings Friday night during another win for the Atlanta Braves, he offered some thoughtful reflection on his 17-year career. ...
Homers by Acuña, Albies and Olson in 3rd lead Morton and Braves to 4-2 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night. Charlie Morton (3-0) pitched seven splendid innings as the teams played through...
'Big Bear' on the prowl. Braves' Marcell Ozuna heading for another big year
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna shrugged off the chants of “MVP! MVP! MVP!” The Atlanta Braves slugger knows, better than most, how fleeting the good times can be. “You have to be at the same level," Ozuna said, “so you don't get comfortable.” ...
Marcell Ozuna delivers run-scoring single in 8th as Braves end 3-game skid, beat Red Sox 4-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna's run-scoring single in the eighth inning gave Atlanta the lead and the Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Boston's Kutter Crawford and Atlanta's Reynaldo López each allowed two runs in a matchup of...
Braves' bullpen takes another hit as left-hander Tyler Matzek lands on 15-day injured list
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves lost another reliever to injury on Tuesday when they placed left-hander Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. The Braves placed right-hander Pierce Johnson on the 15-day IL on Sunday with right elbow inflammation. ...
Andy Pages has walkoff single in the 11th inning, Dodgers outlast Braves 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andy Pages had a walkoff single in the 11th inning for his fourth hit of the game and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Friday night. Gavin Stone pitched well and Teoscar Hernandez homered in a matchup of two of baseball’s best teams....
Chris Sale tosses 5 strong innings, Braves avoid sweep with 5-2 win over Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Sale allowed one run over five innings and struck out nine, Austin Riley had the big blow at the plate with a two-run triple, and the Atlanta Braves salvaged the final game of a three-game series with a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The NL...
