Nine in a row for the Braves.
The Atlanta Braves picked up their ninth consecutive win after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Friday night. Spencer Strider earned the start and tossed 5.2 frames. He struck out eight, walked one, and gave up four hits.
“He’s a really good competitor,” said Dansby Swanson on Strider’s third start. “And you combine that with his ability,” he added, “it just makes him that much more special. I’m glad he’s on our team.”
“I just saw my life flash before my eyes.” @LieutenantDans7 hit another key home run … but it was his Matrix move on the base paths to avoid @mattolson21‘s line drive that he was most thankful for. @Kelly_Crull caught up with the @Braves shortstop after the win. pic.twitter.com/0YsuIoeAuA
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) June 11, 2022
Strider wasn’t the only Brave with a productive night. Dansby Swanson tallied three hits and recorded two RBI, courtesy of his two-run blast in the third inning.
Charlie Morton takes the mound this afternoon at 4:10 ET as the Braves seek their tenth consecutive win.
Braves News:
The Atlanta Braves claimed 1B Mike Ford off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, the club designated INF Joseph Dunand for assignment. Ford has appeared in 17 games this season and slashes .182/.357/.212.
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MLB News:
The Cincinnati Reds beat reliever Lucas Sims in arbitration. Sims was seeking a $1.6M salary but will instead earn $1.2M.
The Chicago Cubs designated OF Clint Frazier for assignment. Frazier has only appeared in 19 games this season, hitting .216. The Cubs will have a week to trade or put him on waivers.
RHP Andrew Kittredge of the Tampa Bay Rays will undergo Tommy John surgery. Kittredge has only tossed 20 innings this season and posted a 3.15 ERA.
The San Diego Padres signed Robinson Cano to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. Just a week ago, the veteran lost his spot on San Diego’s roster.
Detroit Tigers RHP Casey Mize will undergo Tommy John surgery after stretching his ulnar collateral ligament. Mize came up huge for the Tigers last season, pitching 150.1 innings with a 3.71 ERA.