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Jose Siri hits tiebreaking 2-run homer in 9th, Rays beat Braves 8-6 to avoid sweep

Jun. 16, 2024 16:31 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Siri hit tiebreaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Atlanta 8-6 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Ben Rortvedt hit the first grand slam of his career in the fourth and Brandon Lowe was...

Marcell Ozuna hits 1 of 4 Braves home runs in 9-2 rout of Rays

Jun. 15, 2024 19:51 PM EDT

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...

Riley, Ozuna lead hitting revival in Braves' 7-3 win over Rays, helping Sale improve to 7-0 at home

Jun. 14, 2024 22:05 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley drove in three runs with three hits, including a two-run homer, Marcell Ozuna added a three-run shot and the Atlanta Braves' long-suffering offense offered signs of recovery in a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Chris Sale (9-2)...

Marcell Ozuna's NL-leading 18th home run helps Braves rally past Nationals, 5-2

Jun. 06, 2024 21:56 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Austin Riley hit a go-ahead RBI single, Marcell Ozuna followed with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves scored three runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. Adam Duvall homered in the seventh inning...

Nick Pivetta, Rafael Devers power the Red Sox to a 9-0 win over the Braves

Jun. 05, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Nick Pivetta combined with two relievers for a one-hit shutout and Rafael Devers hit two homers and drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 9-0 on Wednesday. Pivetta (3-4) worked seven innings and allowed Atlanta’s only hit — a leadoff...

Braves' Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years

May. 27, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Monday after the reigning NL MVP sustained a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Acuña was hurt in the Braves' 8-1 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday. After...

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL

May. 26, 2024 22:34 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday's 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh. The reigning NL MVP led off the game with a double to right-center field off Martín...

Short drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Cubs 2-0 despite another strong start from Imanaga

May. 13, 2024 22:57 PM EDT

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

May. 13, 2024 00:16 AM EDT

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...

Marcell Ozuna delivers run-scoring single in 8th as Braves end 3-game skid, beat Red Sox 4-2

May. 07, 2024 22:51 PM EDT

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...