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Freeman, Duvall fuel Braves' surge past Marlins for 12-2 win

Freddie Freeman and Adam Duvall homered in a seven-run fourth inning, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 12-2

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Yanks ace Cole off COVID IL to face Angels

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will be activated from the COVID-19 injured list to start against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels in a makeup game in the Bronx from a rainout July 1

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Records solo home run Riley went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, two runs and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-5 win over Washington.

Impact Riley went hitless in Saturday's victory, but he returned to form in Sunday's series finale with his fourth extra-base hit in the last five contests. During that five-game span, the 24-year-old has gone 7-for-21 with two homers, two doubles, five runs and four RBI.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson homers for third straight game, Braves edge Nats 6-5

Dansby Swanson homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 to sweep the series

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Blasts 24th homer Riley went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta struggled to generate much offense early in Friday's contest, but Riley took part in a late-game run in which the team hit four solo homers in the last five innings. The third baseman's homer was his 24th of the year and gave Atlanta the lead in the top of the seventh. Riley has recorded hits in 10 of his first 11 appearances in August, and he's slashed .326/.333/.522 with two homers, nine RBI, eight runs and 14 strikeouts during that time.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves hit 4 solo HRs, beat Nats early Saturday morning

Austin Riley homered in the seventh inning of a weather-delayed game, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 to move into a first-place tie in the NL East with Ph...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Morton expected to start for the Braves against Nationals

The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Friday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Josiah Gray

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Albies' 3-run homer sends Braves past Reds in 11th inning

Ozzie Albies crushed a three-run homer off Lucas Sims in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves catcher Travis D'Arnaud returns from injured list

The Atlanta Braves have returned catcher Travis d’Arnaud from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the injured list

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Albies, Duvall power Braves to 5-4 win over Nationals

Ozzie Albies and Adam Duvall each hit a two-run homer off Patrick Corbin, Max Fried pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Austin Riley catches fire in second half Braves third baseman Austin Riley has caught fire again. And he’s leading the rejuvenated offense that’s helped the Braves move a season-bes...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • AJC.COM

Duvall helps Braves beat Nats 8-4, move closer in NL East

Adam Duvall drove in three runs with two hits and the Atlanta Braves turned a catcher’s interference call into a three-run rally to beat the Washington Nationals 8-4 for their four...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Two hits, homer Riley went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a strikeout as Atlanta defeated St. Louis, 8-4 on Thursday.

Impact After getting out in his first three at-bats, Riley homered in the eighth off Giovanny Gallegos to tie the game and then singled in the ninth to continue a two-week hot stretch that's seen the third baseman go 22-for-55. The 24-year-old is now slashing .292/.372/.525 with 24 home runs. 58 runs and 67 RBI.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves walk past Cardinals 8-4 to complete series sweep

Austin Riley homered and Ehire Adrianza drove in the go-ahead run with the first of four straight bases-loaded walks as the Atlanta Braves scored six times in the eighth inning to...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

LeBlanc scheduled to start for St. Louis against Atlanta

The Braves will start Touki Toussaint on Thursday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Wade LeBlanc

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4

Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly, helping the Atlanta Braves to a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Car...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves hammer Lester in Cardinals debut for 6-1 victory

Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves hammered Jon Lester in his first start for the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring five runs in the first inning and cruising to a 6-1 victory

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

David O'Brien: Austin Riley has hit .405 (17-for-42) with... - The Athletic Austin Riley has hit .405 (17-for-42) with seven home runs and 16 RBIs in his past 11 games. He has 35 RBIs in 45 games batting cleanup.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Adames' bat, Anderson's arm lift Brewers past Braves 2-1

Willy Adames hit an early homer off Charlie Morton, Brett Anderson pitched 5 2/3 strong innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Sunday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Swanson hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves beat Brewers 8-1

Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and a two-run shot and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Power surge continues Riley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 9-5 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact The third baseman kept crushing Friday, knocking his seventh homer in his last eight games. Riley is riding a nine-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 15-for-35 (.429) with 15 RBI and eight runs scored. The 24-year-old is slashing .289/.371/.526 with career highs in homers (22), RBI (62) and runs scored (53) through 104 games in a breakout season.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García hits 3-run HR, Brewers beat Toussaint and Braves 9-5

Avisaíl García, Willy Adames and Eduardo Escobar hit home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame Corbin Burnes’ worst start of the season to beat Touki Toussaint and the Atlanta B...

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Keeps delivering Riley went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday against the Mets.

Impact Riley took Taijuan Walker yard in the fourth inning to record his 21st home run of the season. He has now homered in three consecutive games and has tallied six long balls in his past seven starts. In that same seven-game span, he's delivered seven runs scored and 13 RBI. For the season, Riley has a .289/.370/.519 line with 60 RBI and 52 runs scored across 416 plate appearances.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riley homers again as Braves win series, inch closer to Mets

Austin Riley concluded his big week at Citi Field by hitting a two-run homer and finishing with three RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves inched closer to the NL East-leading New York Met...

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Walker expected to start for the Mets against the Braves

The Mets are expected to send Taijuan Walker to the mound Thursday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the start