The Atlanta Braves need to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to secure a series victory.
The phrase, "must win" is thrown around a lot in sports. It's not actually true until facing an absolute elimination game.Brian Snitker's club could have been in position to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday and really put some pressure on their NL East rival. Instead, the Braves need a victory to win the series after they blew a 2-0 lead Wednesday.
Starter Max Fried allowed the Phillies to manufacture 2 runs in the sixth inning. The Phillies tallied runs on a ground out and sacrifice fly to tie the game. Reliever Joe Jiminez then yielded another run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth, as the Braves lost 3-2. The Braves offense did the pitching staff no favors. Orlando's Arcia's 2-run homer was the team's only offense in the loss.A victory Thursday, though, will get the bad taste from Wednesday out of Atlanta's mouth. It will also return the Braves to 6 games back in the division race.
A sweep would have moved the Braves to 4 games, so the missed opportunity Wednesday could still be costly. But with four more contests with Philadelphia next week, the Braves can still go 5-2 in their last seven games against the Phillies.they needed to do in order to have a realistic chance at the NL East in September.The Braves will turn to right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach for the August must-win contest Thursday. He is 4-6 with a 4.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves - August 21, 2024It's 1 vs. 2 in the NL East as Phillies (Nola 11-6, 3.45) travel to face Braves (Fried 7-7, 3.62)
Read more »
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next AugustOfficials from MLB and NASCAR races announced Friday that the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic there on Aug. 2, 2025.
Read more »
MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next AugustOfficials from MLB and Bristol Motor Speedway which holds more than 146,000 fans for NASCAR races announced Friday that the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic there on Aug. 2, 2025.
Read more »
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next AugustMajor League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred were on hand at “Thunder Valley” for the announcement Friday. The game will be held on Aug.
Read more »
Reds Make it Official: Will Play Atlanta Braves on August 2 at Bristol Motor SpeedwayCincinnati Reds Make it Official: Will Play Atlanta Braves on August 2 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Read more »
Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves - August 01, 2024Olson leads Braves (Morton 5-6, 4.16) against Marlins (Meyer 2-0, 3.00), fresh off his 2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI game
Read more »