Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Wash, rinse, repeat. The Atlanta Braves stunk it up again on Friday night against the Texas Rangers to fall to 44-58 on the season. Only 60 games to go. Joey Wentz made the start and worked 4 1⁄3 innings while surrendering four runs (three earned) with six strikeouts and a walk. Wentz looked pretty sharp for the most part, but he clearly has … [Read more...] about Braves lose again, this time to the Rangers

Photo by Kelley L Cox/Getty Images Earlier today, the rumors that Austin Riley would be activated in time for Friday evening’s series opener for the Atlanta Braves against the Texas Rangers turned out to be true. Riley is back and he’s going straight into the lineup. Let’s start off by taking a look at the Braves lineup for tonight’s contest: Arlington, … [Read more...] about Austin Riley bats fifth in return to Braves lineup from IL

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Wentz vs. Eovaldi The Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers kick off a three-game series in Arlington on Friday night. The Braves will be heavy underdogs in this one, going up against one of the better pitchers in the league in Nathan Eovaldi. Texas has won 8 of 10 and has its eyes on a second half playoff push. Lineups Pitching … [Read more...] about Braves vs. Rangers Game Thread: July 25