Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
The Atlanta Braves had a pitiful night offensively in Friday’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Although Chris Sale was great with ten strikeouts, it wasn’t enough to down the division rivals.
The Braves’ lone run came in the eighth when Matt Olson singled to score Marcell Ozuna.
112.4-mph off Matt Olson’s bat and it’s a one-run game. pic.twitter.com/sZOcBFouk6
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) June 8, 2024
Atlanta went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on. The club falls to 35-26 and looks to get back in the win column this afternoon.
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MLB Pipeline’s mock draft projects that the Braves select pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje out of Mississippi State.
Between Sabin Ceballos and EJ Exposito, the Rome Emperors tallied plenty of extra base hits to secure the sweep. More in the minor league recap.
Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution revisits the time Reynaldo López considered quitting baseball. Now, he’s putting together a potential All-Star season for the Braves.
Jarred Kelenic is eager to play, and barring any setbacks, today may be the day.
Austin Riley made the list of five struggling hitters who are doing the right thing but getting poor results.
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The Houston Astros placed outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a right shin contusion. The move is backdated to June 4.
Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah will undergo UCL surgery on June 17. He will miss the remainder of 2024 indefinitely in addition to a good amount of 2025.
The Cincinnati Reds took a big hit and had to shut down left-hander Brandon Williamson. He has yet to make his 2024 debut due to a shoulder sprain he suffered in Spring Training.
The Detroit Tigers traded infielder Buddy Kennedy to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.