Though they have yet to lose a series, the Atlanta Braves had a chance at a sweep spoiled in Thursday afternoon’s 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Braves jumped out to an early lead, and a strong start from Bryce Elder put them in position to complete the sweep.
However, things unraveled late. Atlanta’s bullpen faltered in the eighth and ninth innings, as Joel Payamps and José Suárez struggled to hold the lead. Facing a three-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth, the Braves were unable to mount
a comeback, resulting in their tenth loss of the season.
Up next, the Braves travel out West for a three-game set with the Colorado Rockies. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reported the Braves’ pitching plans, which include Grant Holmes, Chris Sale, and Spencer Strider.
The series gets underway tonight at 8:40 ET.
More Braves News:
A look at how the Braves’ plate approach has shifted from 2025 to 2026 and why more chasing has not slowed the offense.
Dixon Williams homered and drove in three during Wednesday’s win on the farm. More in the minor league recap.
Ed Mangan, Vice President of Field Operations, will retire after more than 35 years with the organization.
MLB News:
The New York Mets placed center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to a lumbar disc herniation. He will receive an injection and be reevaluated next week.
The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Brandon Williams on the 15-day injured list with shoulder fatigue. In a corresponding move, the club recalled Zach Maxwell.
From the Feed:
Michael Harris II’s quad ailments continue, and here’s how things will shape up this weekend if there’s no improvement.
