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Braves' Merrifield rants about out-of-control pitchers after getting plunked in the head
ATLANTA (AP) — Whit Merrifield got lucky. He wasn't seriously injured when a 95-mph fastball struck him on the head. Still, the Atlanta Braves second baseman is livid about the state of pitching in the big leagues, saying it's only a matter of time before someone is seriously...
Chris Sale notches 16th win, reaches 200 Ks for 1st time since 2019 as Braves beat Rockies 3-0
ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Sale reached 200 strikeouts for the first time since 2019 and earned the 16th win of his comeback season, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Tuesday night. After losing three of four at NL East-leading...
Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Monday night. Fried (8-7)...
