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Donovan, Lynn spark Cardinals over Braves 4-3 for ninth win in 12 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brendan Donovan had three hits with an RBI and Lance Lynn pitched into the seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Monday night for their fourth straight win and ninth in 12 games. “To beat that ballclub, and that's a really...
Fried and Kelenic lead Braves over Yankees 3-1 for 8th win in 10 games after 5-game slide
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried shut down the Yankees for five innings before tiring on a blistering afternoon, Jarred Kelenic drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat New York 3-1 on Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games following a five-game losing streak. “We’re playing...
Jarred Kelenic thriving as Braves' replacement for Ronald Acuña Jr. as leadoff batter
NEW YORK (AP) — Jarred Kelenic has taken to hitting at the top of the Atlanta Braves' batting order. Recently moved to leadoff as the replacement for injured star Ronald Acuña Jr., Kelenic homered and drove in two runs in Sunday's 3-1 win over the New York Yankees. ...
Braves' turnaround coincides with arrival of 'Snitbear' in the dugout
NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have a new furry friend in the dugout to coincide with their turnaround. “Snitbear” has become a regular presence on the Braves’ bench since being given to slugger Marcell Ozuna by manager Brian Snitker. The cuddly, brown stuffed animal has...
Albies hits 2-run homer on Rodón's second pitch and hot Braves romp 8-1 over skidding Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer on Carlos Rodón’s second pitch of the night, Austin Riley and Matt Olson also went deep off the left-hander and the Atlanta Braves routed the suddenly struggling New York Yankees 8-1 on Friday for their seventh win in eight games. ...
Chris Sale cut-rate ace for Atlanta Braves, rebounds to 10-2 start after years of injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Sale has become the Atlanta Braves' cut-rate ace. An All-Star in seven straight seasons through 2018, he won just 17 games for Boston over the next five and was jettisoned to Atlanta last winter along with $17 million to cover most of his salary. ...
Sean Murphy has pair of 2-run homers and Braves earn 3-game sweep of Tigers with 7-0 victory
ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy hit a pair of two-run homers, Reynaldo López threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-0 victory on Wednesday. López (5-2) lowered his MLB-leading ERA to 1.57. He allowed seven hits,...
Spencer Schwellenbach shuts down Tigers for 1st MLB victory as Braves win 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Schwellenbach earned his first major league win and Ozzie Albies delivered a key hit for the second straight game as the Atlanta Braves downed the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Braves also beat the Tigers 2-1 on Monday in the series opener. ...
Braves' Grant Holmes makes major league debut after decade in minors, throws 3 scoreless innings
ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves' bullpen received an unexpected boost from someone who has been waiting a long time to make an impact in the major leagues. Right-hander Grant Holmes made his big league debut on Sunday after 10 years in the minors, working three scoreless innings in...
Marcell Ozuna hits 1 of 4 Braves home runs in 9-2 rout of Rays
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna had three hits including one of four Braves home runs and Atlanta's offensive resurgence continued in a 9-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Jarred Kelenic, in his first game batting leadoff for the Braves after a hamstring injury to Michael...
