Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Josh Donaldson and the Atlanta Braves have opened the second half at full speed. Donaldson hit a two-run homer in the first inning and then scored the go-ahead run on Ozzie Albies‘ single with one out in the 10th, and the Braves held on for a 7-5 victory over the…… read more »
By BERNIE WILSON SAN DIEGO (AP) — Josh Donaldson and Dallas Keuchel provide a 1-2 veteran punch on an Atlanta Braves team that’s otherwise loaded with young stars. Donaldson homered twice and drove in four runs, Ronald Acuna Jr. had a 455-foot shot and Keuchel pitched seven strong innings to lead the NL East-leading Braves…… read more »
By The Associated Press Atlanta Braves (54-37, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (45-45, third in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) Padres: Dinelson Lamet (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 7 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta heads into…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Culberson has only a lukewarm acceptance of his “Charlie Clutch” nickname. Culberson only made the moniker more difficult to shed with his game-saving throw to the plate in the ninth inning against Miami. Josh Donaldson capped his strong first-half finish by hitting a two-run homer and Culberson’s defensive…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Home runs have created separation between two contenders in the NL East. The Braves keep hitting homers and stretching their division lead. The Phillies keep giving up long balls — and this time it cost them a spot in the standings. Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves may have found new help for their starting rotation, just in time to possibly influence their trade deadline plans. Rookie Bryse Wilson allowed only two runs in six innings, Josh Donaldson and Austin Riley hit three-run homers off Nick Pivetta and the Braves solidified their NL…… read more »
By GEORGE HENRY ATLANTA (AP) — Aaron Nola wanted to make up for his most recent start against the Braves, a no-decision last month in which he gave up five runs in 4 1/3 innings. This time, Nola had full command of his fastball, and the deep Atlanta lineup couldn’t solve him. “That’s a big…… read more »
By MIKE FITZPATRICK NEW YORK (AP) — What began as a thrilling day for Mets youngsters Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso got even better by the time the night was over. The freshly minted All-Stars had the big hits in a five-run eighth inning that rallied New York past the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Sunday,…… read more »
By JAKE SEINER NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Riley watched from the on-deck circle as Nick Markakis drove Seth Lugo’s fastball for a tying homer. The Braves rookie had a hunch what might come next. “I took a little chance and sat slider there,” he said. “And got it.” Markakis and Riley hit consecutive…… read more »
By MIKE FITZPATRICK NEW YORK (AP) — About 25 minutes after the game ended, New York Mets leadoff hitter Jeff McNeil was still sitting at his locker in full uniform. Just outside the clubhouse, all the lights were out on the Mets’ side of the ground floor at Citi Field. The darkness in the hallway…… read more »
