Romano sharp as Reds hit 3 HRs in 6th, beat Braves 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) - Through five innings, R.A. Dickey's knuckleball looked almost unhittable. The Reds changed that perception quickly with a sudden barrage of home runs. Cincinnati hit three homers in the sixth, including a two-run shot by Adam Duvall , Sal Romano threw seven strong innings and the Reds beat Dickey and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Friday night. Matt Adams' homer in the second...
ATLANTA (AP) - Through five innings, R.A. Dickey's knuckleball looked almost unhittable. The Reds changed that perception quickly with a sudden barrage of home runs. Cincinnati hit three homers in the sixth, including a two-run shot by Adam Duvall , Sal Romano threw seven strong innings and the Reds beat Dickey and the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Friday night. Matt Adams' homer in the second...
Braves crush Rockies 10-4 as Arenado avoids serious injury
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta Braves didn't have long to process a bad loss to the Colorado Rockies. That was a good thing. Ender Inciarte hit two of Atlanta's four homers and the Braves responded to the big loss by beating the Rockies 10-4 on Thursday. Freddie Freeman and Tyler Flowers also homered, and Lucas Sims (1-3) got his first win in the majors for the Braves, who managed a...
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta Braves didn't have long to process a bad loss to the Colorado Rockies. That was a good thing. Ender Inciarte hit two of Atlanta's four homers and the Braves responded to the big loss by beating the Rockies 10-4 on Thursday. Freddie Freeman and Tyler Flowers also homered, and Lucas Sims (1-3) got his first win in the majors for the Braves, who managed a...
Story homers twice in Rockies' 17-2 win over Braves
DENVER (AP) - Trevor Story had a feeling the Colorado Rockies were about to snap out of their offensive slump, and when they did, his bat led the way. Story had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Jon Gray pitched six strong innings, and the Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2 on Wednesday night.
DENVER (AP) - Trevor Story had a feeling the Colorado Rockies were about to snap out of their offensive slump, and when they did, his bat led the way. Story had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Jon Gray pitched six strong innings, and the Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2 on Wednesday night.
Arenado's rare error helps Braves beat Rockies, 4-3
DENVER (AP) - Nolan Arenado takes pride in his defense, but when his uncharacteristic error put the Colorado Rockies in a hole he tried to atone with his bat. That didn't work out for the Gold Glove third baseman, either. "Just not a very good day for me," Arenado said. Brandon Phillips scored the go-ahead run on Arenado's throwing error in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta...
DENVER (AP) - Nolan Arenado takes pride in his defense, but when his uncharacteristic error put the Colorado Rockies in a hole he tried to atone with his bat. That didn't work out for the Gold Glove third baseman, either. "Just not a very good day for me," Arenado said. Brandon Phillips scored the go-ahead run on Arenado's throwing error in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta...
Bettis back from cancer treatment, Rockies blank Braves 3-0
DENVER (AP) - Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves' lineup. Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut Monday, thrilling the crowd as the Colorado Rockies beat the Braves 3-0 on a feel-good night at Coors Field.
DENVER (AP) - Chad Bettis had trouble controlling his emotions as he took the mound for the first time since cancer treatment. He had no trouble controlling the Atlanta Braves' lineup. Bettis threw seven impressive innings in his season debut Monday, thrilling the crowd as the Colorado Rockies beat the Braves 3-0 on a feel-good night at Coors Field.
Grichuk, DeJong homer to lead Cardinals past Braves
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Randal Grichuk and Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Carlos Martinez (9-9) tossed six solid innings and also drove in a run for the Cardinals, who moved within 1/2 game of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Brandon Phillips homered for Atlanta,...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Randal Grichuk and Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Carlos Martinez (9-9) tossed six solid innings and also drove in a run for the Cardinals, who moved within 1/2 game of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Brandon Phillips homered for Atlanta,...
DeJong, Grichuk lead streaking Cardinals past Braves 8-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adam Wainwright didn't have his best stuff, but the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals offense provided more than enough backup Friday night. Paul DeJong had two doubles with three RBIs and Randal Grichuk tripled and drove in two as the surging Cardinals held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 to win their season-high seventh straight game. The Cardinals have scored eight or more runs in...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adam Wainwright didn't have his best stuff, but the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals offense provided more than enough backup Friday night. Paul DeJong had two doubles with three RBIs and Randal Grichuk tripled and drove in two as the surging Cardinals held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 to win their season-high seventh straight game. The Cardinals have scored eight or more runs in...
Freeman scores but Falcons blow lead at Miami, 23-20.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons' new investment in Devonta Freeman is already reaping dividends. Now the NFL's highest-paid running back, Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as Atlanta lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20. Freeman, who agreed Wednesday to a $41.25 million, five-year contract extension,...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons' new investment in Devonta Freeman is already reaping dividends. Now the NFL's highest-paid running back, Freeman looked the part in a brief appearance Thursday night, scoring on a 15-yard reception from Matt Ryan as Atlanta lost to the Miami Dolphins 23-20. Freeman, who agreed Wednesday to a $41.25 million, five-year contract extension,...
Hot-hitting Herrera helps Phillies sweep Braves again, 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera and the Philadelphia Phillies won't relinquish their dominant hold on the Atlanta Braves. Herrera again feasted on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - Odubel Herrera and the Philadelphia Phillies won't relinquish their dominant hold on the Atlanta Braves. Herrera again feasted on Atlanta pitching by driving in a run with two triples in the Phillies' 3-2 victory on Wednesday night that completed their third series sweep of the Braves this season.
After freak injury running on field, Braves' Camargo on DL
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo was placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a bone bruise in his knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he tried to avoid stepping on the first-base chalk line....
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo was placed on the 10-day disabled list after suffering a bone bruise in his knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game. Rookie shortstop Dansby Swanson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he tried to avoid stepping on the first-base chalk line....
Braves player trips jogging over chalk line, hurts knee
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo suffered a bone bruise in his right knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he reached down to grab a handful of dirt or touch the chalk on the first-base line. He fell to the ground on the infield grass. The diagnosis...
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie shortstop Johan Camargo suffered a bone bruise in his right knee while jogging onto the field before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Camargo was taking the field when his right knee appeared to lock as he reached down to grab a handful of dirt or touch the chalk on the first-base line. He fell to the ground on the infield grass. The diagnosis...
Herrera's 2-run HR helps Eflin, Phillies top Braves 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask the Atlanta Braves to explain how the Philadelphia Phillies have the worst record in the National League. Against Atlanta, the Phillies look like a powerhouse. Odubel Herrera hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven strong innings following his recall from the minors, and the Phillies beat Atlanta 5-2 on Tuesday night to continue their season-long mastery of...
ATLANTA (AP) - Don't ask the Atlanta Braves to explain how the Philadelphia Phillies have the worst record in the National League. Against Atlanta, the Phillies look like a powerhouse. Odubel Herrera hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven strong innings following his recall from the minors, and the Phillies beat Atlanta 5-2 on Tuesday night to continue their season-long mastery of...
Foltynewicz, Freeman power Braves past Marlins, 7-2
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltzynewicz is learning how to put bad starts behind him and focus on what's next. It hasn't been easy. "That's the big key," he said. "You don't really want to keep going downhill after a bad start. I make it a goal after every rough outing to come back out better than ever the next time. I take pride on that, coming out and being...
ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Foltzynewicz is learning how to put bad starts behind him and focus on what's next. It hasn't been easy. "That's the big key," he said. "You don't really want to keep going downhill after a bad start. I make it a goal after every rough outing to come back out better than ever the next time. I take pride on that, coming out and being...
Braves call up top pitching prospect Max Fried
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have called up left-hander Max Fried, one of the team's top prospects, to pitch out of the bullpen. He's the second prospect to join the Braves this week after second baseman Ozzie Albies was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have called up left-hander Max Fried, one of the team's top prospects, to pitch out of the bullpen. He's the second prospect to join the Braves this week after second baseman Ozzie Albies was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett
Pirates acquire IF Rodriguez from Braves, claim RHP Kontos
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning to a familiar face in their attempt to stay in the crowded National League Central race.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates are turning to a familiar face in their attempt to stay in the crowded National League Central race.
Dickey, Markakis help Braves overcome Stanton, Marlins 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey is glad he doesn't have to face Giancarlo Stanton too often. Dickey won for the first time in seven starts, Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves overcame Stanton's two home runs to beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night. "I had done a pretty good job of keeping him in the yard for about six years, so he was probably due,"...
ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey is glad he doesn't have to face Giancarlo Stanton too often. Dickey won for the first time in seven starts, Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves overcame Stanton's two home runs to beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night. "I had done a pretty good job of keeping him in the yard for about six years, so he was probably due,"...
Alex Wood avenges lone loss as Dodgers beat Braves 7-4
ATLANTA (AP) - Alex Wood said he felt tired. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wood's velocity was down. Roberts also thought the left-hander's breaking ball wasn't as sharp as normal. All that, and Wood's pitching line still fit right in with the standards that made him an All-Star this season.
ATLANTA (AP) - Alex Wood said he felt tired. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wood's velocity was down. Roberts also thought the left-hander's breaking ball wasn't as sharp as normal. All that, and Wood's pitching line still fit right in with the standards that made him an All-Star this season.
Flowers' 2-run HR lifts Braves past Dodgers, 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves relied on their specialties - pinch-hit homers and last at-bat wins - against baseball's best team. Tyler Flowers had a tiebreaking pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Atlanta to a 5-3 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night, ending the Dodgers' nine-game winning streak. The Braves have hit six pinch-hit homers this season to share the major...
ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves relied on their specialties - pinch-hit homers and last at-bat wins - against baseball's best team. Tyler Flowers had a tiebreaking pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Atlanta to a 5-3 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night, ending the Dodgers' nine-game winning streak. The Braves have hit six pinch-hit homers this season to share the major...
Maeda pitches Dodgers past Braves 3-2 for 9th straight
ATLANTA (AP) - Yu Darvish is making an impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers before even joining the team. Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings Tuesday night, leading the streaking Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth straight win. After the game, Maeda acknowledged he believed he needed to protect his spot in a crowded rotation.
ATLANTA (AP) - Yu Darvish is making an impact for the Los Angeles Dodgers before even joining the team. Kenta Maeda allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings Tuesday night, leading the streaking Dodgers past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 for their ninth straight win. After the game, Maeda acknowledged he believed he needed to protect his spot in a crowded rotation.
Braves call up 20-year-old infielder Ozzie Albies
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team's top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Albies becomes the youngest player in the major leagues. Albies said he didn't expect the promotion but added "I'm ready for it. I'm always ready for it....
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team's top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old Albies becomes the youngest player in the major leagues. Albies said he didn't expect the promotion but added "I'm ready for it. I'm always ready for it....