By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. has found multiple ways to beat the Miami Marlins this year. He only wishes the season series wasn’t over. “Yeah, I definitely think it was an appropriate way and a fitting ending to the way we played the Marlins,” he said through a translator. “But I…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran and Ronald Acuña Jr. have flourished against the Miami Marlins this season. That success has led to continued dominance for the Braves in the NL East rivalry. Acuña and Adeiny Hechavarría each hit a two-run homer, Teheran struck out a season-high nine and the Braves beat Miami…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. says he had never before failed to hustle out of the batter’s box. Braves manager Brian Snitker made a bold move to make sure it never happens again with the 21-year-old All-Star outfielder. With Acuña banished for styling instead of sprinting, Rafael Ortega stepped up with…… read more »
By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — Braves reliever Luke Jackson summed up his team’s mindset against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “They’re kind of like our David and Goliath, you know?” Jackson said. “Whenever we’ve gone out there it’s been rough. They’re a good team, we’re a good team, 1-2, just duking it out. It’s nice…… read more »
By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are hitting home runs at a record pace, and manager Dave Roberts loves every minute of it. “It makes me look really good, and it makes the Dodgers look really good,” Roberts said. “These are guys that really understand situations, what a pitcher is trying…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Pete Alonso and Amed Rosario helped the New York Mets pile up huge totals of hits and runs. The Mets needed almost all of them to hold off the homer-happy Atlanta Braves. Alonso drove in six runs with five hits, including a three-run homer that helped lead to Julio…… read more »
By PAUL NEWBERRY ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. heard chants of “MVP! MVP! MVP!” as he trotted off the field in the sixth inning, tipping his cap to the crowd when he reached the dugout. Maybe the Atlanta fans are on to something. It was another dazzling all-around night for the 21-year-old phenom, who…… read more »
By The Associated Press New York Mets (61-57, third in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (70-50, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Zack Wheeler (9-6, 4.20 ERA) Braves: Max Fried (13-4, 4.11 ERA) LINE: Braves favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE:…… read more »
MIAMI (AP) — In the wake of a bullpen meltdown that involved a fire extinguisher, Luke Jackson put the Atlanta Braves back on track with a harrowing save. Jackson overcame three hits in a scoreless ninth inning to finish off the Miami Marlins 5-4 Sunday. The win came less than 24 hours after the Braves’…… read more »
MIAMI (AP) — The way Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting, Julio Teheran can afford to give up an occasional run. Acuna hit a pair of two-run homers, and Teheran extended his scoreless streak against Miami this season to 24 innings before allowing a run in the seventh to help the Atlanta Braves win 8-4 Friday.…… read more »
