SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 ⢠THEATHLETIC.COM
LUKE JACKSON #77 - PITCHER - SEATTLE MARINERS
2-5 W-L â˘
1.35 WHIP â˘
4.06Â ERAÂ
2-5 W-L
1.35 WHIP
4.06 ERA
David O'Brien: Braves pitchers had 17 strikeouts in Friday's... - The Athletic Braves pitchers had 17 strikeouts in Friday's win over the Marlins, the most for Atlanta in nine-inning game since 2018. Luke Jackson struck...
Toussaint scheduled to start as Atlanta hosts Washington
The Braves are expected to send Touki Toussaint to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Sean Nolin the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Captures second win Jackson (2-2) struck out three in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday versus Washington.
Impact The right-hander was able to limit the damage after Tyler Matzek allowed Washington to tie the game at 5-5 in the seventh inning. Jackson then became the pitcher of record as Atlanta retook the lead on an Ozzie Albies home run. Through 14.2 innings since the start of August, Jackson has given up two runs on nine hits and six walks while striking out 21. He's been excellent with a 2.05 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 59:25 K:BB through 52.2 innings overall while adding 24 holds as a setup man to closer Will Smith.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Albies, Duvall go deep in Braves' 8-5 win over Nationals
Ozzie Albies hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ryne Harper in the seventh inning, Adam Duvall took Paolo Espino deep with an early three-run shot, and the Atlanta Braves beat th...SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Braves top Orioles 3-1 for Baltimore's 18th straight loss
Jorge Soler homered, Touki Toussaint pitched effectively into the sixth inning, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat Baltimore 3-1, extending the Oriolesâ losing streak to 18 gamesAUGUST 22, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
First-place Braves win 8th in row, beat skidding Orioles 4-3
Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead for good with a fifth-inning homer, and the Braves stretched their winning streak to eight games by beating Baltimore 5-4, the Oriolesâ 17th consecut...AUGUST 22, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Soler, Riley send surging Braves past Marlins 2-0
Jorge Solerâs two-out RBI single in the eighth inning snapped a scoreless tie and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 2-0AUGUST 18, 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 RedsAUGUST 12, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Adams' first career HR in 9th lifts Nats past Braves, 3-2
Riley Adamsâ two-run homer in the ninth inning gave Washington the lead and the Nationals rallied with three runs off Atlanta closer Will Smith, beating the Braves 3-2AUGUST 8, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
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
Braves to take on Mets on the road
The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Tuesday while the Mets have yet to decide who will take the moundJULY 27, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader split
Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a do...JULY 26, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Strong campaign continues Jackson gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning during Thursday's win over the Phillies.
Impact The right-hander has rebounded in strong fashion from an awful 2020 season. Through 41 appearances and 35 innings this year, Jackson has posted a 2.06 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB with a win and 12 holds. He's not likely to work his way back into the closer mix, but the 29-year-old has become a reliable setup man in front of Will Smith.
JULY 23, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Swanson's slam powers Braves over Phillies 7-2
Dansby Swanson hit his first career grand slam, Orlando Arcia added a solo shot and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on to inch closer in the NL East raceJULY 23, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Morton sharp, AcuĂąa restrained after HBP, Braves top Marlins
Charlie Morton pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Ronald Acuùa Jr. was restrained after being plunked by another Marlins pitcher and the Atlanta Braves beat Miami 5-0JULY 10, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Marlins hit AcuĂąa with 1st pitch, 3 ejected; Braves win 1-0
Marlins starter Pablo López was ejected after plunking Ronald Acuùa Jr. with his first pitch, leading to the only run as the Atlanta Braves edged Miami 1-0JULY 3, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Heredia stars with bat, glove as Braves beat Reds 3-2
Guillermo Heredia homered, doubled and made a defensive gem before crashing into the wall, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2JUNE 26, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Santillan gets 1st victory, hit to lead Reds past Braves 5-3
Tony Santillan earned his first career victory and collected his first career hit, and Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3JUNE 25, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Smyly, AcuĂąa fuel Braves past Cards for doubleheader split
Drew Smyly didnât allow a hit until the sixth inning, Ronald AcuĂąa Jr. hit his 100th career homer and the Atlanta Braves earned a split of a day-night doubleheader with a 1-0 victo...JUNE 20, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Morton takes no-hitter into 7th, Braves beat Cardinals 4-0
Charlie Morton didnât allow a hit until the seventh inning and took a shutout into the eighth, lifting the Atlanta Braves over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0JUNE 18, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Nabs sixth hold Jackson gave up a hit and struck out one without allowing an earned run in two-thirds of an inning Sunday, recording his sixth hold of the season in a win over the Marlins.
Impact He did allow two inherited runners to score after entering the game with two on and one out in the seventh inning, but they went on A.J. Minter's ledger. Jackson extended his scoreless streak to 12 appearances and 10.1 innings with the effort, and on the year he boasts a 1.11 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB over 24.1 frames.
JUNE 14, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
AcuĂąa hits 16th HR, ties for MLB lead as Braves beat Nats
Ronald Acuùa Jr. hit his 16th home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3JUNE 1, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Albies hits 2 HRs, AcuĂąa adds 15th shot, Braves top Pirates
Ozzie Albies hit home runs from both sides of the plate, Ronald Acuùa Jr. led off with his major league-best 15th home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1MAY 22, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Stuck with loss Wednesday Jackson (1-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one in the seventh inning as Atlanta fell 4-1 to the Blue Jays.
Impact Entering the game with the score tied 1-1, Jackson's first pitch was launched over the center-field fence by Teoscar Hernandez. The right-hander has a strong 1.93 ERA through 14 innings to begin the season, but his 12:8 K:BB indicates he's been more lucky than good.
MAY 13, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Toronto visits Atlanta, aims to build on Ryu's strong showing
Toronto looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Hyun-Jin RyuMAY 13, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
