The Atlanta Braves are 29-13 after picking up their third straight win last night. They’re sitting atop the National League East. They have a nine-game lead in the division and a two-game lead as the best record in the National League. The Braves have a 0.5 game lead for the best record in the entire MLB.
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MLB Game Recap
Atlanta picked up a 5-2 win over the Cubs to start their three-game series. Mike Yastrzemski got the scoring started with an RBI single. The Cubs took the lead in the fourth on an Alex Bregman solo home run and Moises Ballesteros driving in a run. The Braves’ offense took the game over in the fifth with a solo home run from Austin Riley, a two-run home run from Yastrzemski, and an RBI single by Matt Olson, making it 5-2. Grant Holmes went four innings, allowing two runs on a hit. He walked four and struck out five. Didier Fuentes impressed, going three scoreless innings, allowing a walk and striking out three. Dylan Lee and Raisel Iglesias shut the door in the eighth and ninth for the wins.
Standout Performer
Mike Yastrzemski went 2-2 with three RBI, which single-handedly would have won the game. He had a two-run home run and an RBI single in the first to lead Atlanta.
Key News & Notes
The Braves were active yesterday before the game. They signed catcher Sandy Leon after they lost Sean Murphy for likely eight weeks with a fractured finger. They activated and selected the contract of Jose Azocar and optioned shortstop Jim Jarvis to Triple-A.
Farm Report
- Gwinnett Stripers (AAA): Brewer Hicklen went 2-3 last night with three RBI. He hit a solo home run in the eighth in a 6-5 win over the Bulls.
- Columbus Clingstones (AA): Lizandro Espinoza contributed on both Clingstones runs with an RBI and a run scored. They lost 8-2 to the Smokies.
- Rome Emperors (A+): Cade Kuehler made the start last night, going six perfect innings; he struck out six in a 2-0 win over the Cyclones.
- Augusta GreenJackets (A): Atlanta’s fourth-ranked prospect Tate Southisene went 2-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk in a 4-3 victory over the Pelicans.
- FCL Braves (ROK): Michael Martinez hit a solo home run in a 3-2 loss to FCL Orioles.
Looking Ahead
The Braves are back tonight against the Cubs with JR Ritchie (1-0, 3.63 ERA, 13 K) taking the ball for Atlanta as he faces Shota Imanaga (4-2, 2.28 ERA, 53 K) for the Cubs. First pitch is at 7:15 PM EST.
