In this conversation, Ritchie reflects on his whirlwind call-up, the chaos of getting the late-night call to join the big leagues, and how quickly everything changed from a normal day in Gwinnett to pitching in Washington just hours later.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)



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