Thursday, August 9, 2018 Associated Press WASHINGTON –– Gio Gonzalez ended a personal drought that spanned more than two months — and helped give the Washington Nationals a four-game split with another National League East contender. Gonzalez pitched seven strong innings for his first victory since May 28, leading the Nationals to a 6-3 victory…… read more »
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Associated Press WASHINGTON — First, Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz worked his way out of a precarious jam. A few innings later, Ronald Acuna Jr. lent a high-rising, helping hand at the center-field wall. Combining clutch pitching, long-ball hitting and Acuna’s deft skill in the outfield, the Braves beat the Washington Nationals…… read more »
Sunday, August 5, 2018 Associated Press NEW YORK — Sure, Julio Teheran had perfected his home run celebration. Plenty of times, clowning with Atlanta pitchers during batting practice. He just never got to trot it out. Teheran hit his first big league homer to begin Atlanta’s comeback, and Nick Markakis homered in the 10th inning…… read more »
Thursday, August 2, 2018 Associated Press NEW YORK — Three pitches in, Ronald Acuna Jr. was off and running. Acuna led off with his first big league triple and reached three times, Johan Camargo hit a two-run double in a three-run third inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2 Thursday night…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s tie-breaking home run moved the Atlanta Braves closer to first place — just in time for a little boost from the front office a day before the trade deadline. Freeman hit a go-ahead homer in the third inning, Ronald Acuna Jr. also went deep and…… read more »
By CHARLES ODUM, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Adam Duvall from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night to bolster their lineup, especially against left-handers, for a postseason push. Duvall was targeted for a platoon role, starting against left-handers. The move will cut into Ender Inciarte’s playing time. For the Reds,…… read more »
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Manny Machado took care of that first homer with his new team. Rich Hill handled the rest. Machado homered for the first time since being acquired by Los Angeles, Hill blanked Atlanta over seven dominant innings and the Dodgers routed the Braves 8-2 on Thursday night. Machado,…… read more »
By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Wei-Yin Chen did well again in a home game, and finally made it to home plate. Chen pitched six innings and scored the first run of his career to help the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 Tuesday. The left-hander snapped a streak of four consecutive…… read more »
By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — The Braves have been rough on the Marlins this year, in large part because of Freddie Freeman. Atlanta’s All-Star first baseman started the scoring with his 17th homer and also doubled to help beat Miami 12-1 on Monday night. Freeman is batting .469 with five homers in…… read more »
By HARVEY VALENTINE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals closed out a rainy weekend at home on a high note. Harper homered, Max Scherzer struck out seven in six innings and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday in a game hampered by a pair of long weather delays.…… read more »
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