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Braves look for measure of revenge vs. Nationals

National League East rivals looking to move on from debacles meet on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals. Atlanta was shut out 9-0 by the Red Sox in Boston on Wednesday while the Nationals were routed 9-1 as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep. The Nationals took three of four from the Braves last week in Atlanta. Atlanta will look for better fortune this time around.

Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves shoot for sweep of Red Sox

Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will make his second major league start Wednesday afternoon when the Braves visit the Boston Red Sox for the back half of a two-game series. Schwellenbach (0-1, 5.40 ERA) was promoted from Double-A Mississippi to make his major league debut on May 29 against the Washington Nationals. He allowed three runs on five hits in five innings, struck out five and walked one in a 7-2 loss. Sixty of his 88

Braves hope bats awaken vs. Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to jump-start their slumping offense when they visit the Boston Red Sox for the opener of a two-game series Tuesday night. The Braves averaged 3.4 runs per game in May, which was fewer than every major league team except the White Sox and Reds. Atlanta scored nine runs in a 11-9 loss to Oakland on Saturday, but was held to seven hits in a 3-1 victory over the A’s on

A’s right-hander Luis Medina to make season debut vs. Braves

Oakland right-hander Luis Medina will come off the injured list to make his first start of the season on Sunday when the visiting A’s play the Atlanta Braves in the rubber game of their three-game set. The Braves won Friday’s game 4-2, but Oakland bounced back to outslug Atlanta 11-9 on Saturday. A win would give Oakland a .500 road trip (3-3) and would mark the second straight year it has won two-of-three against the

Chris Sale seeks eighth straight win as Braves face A’s

Braves left-hander Chris Sale will go for his eighth straight win on Saturday afternoon when Atlanta hosts the Oakland A’s in the middle game of a three-game series. Sale (8-1, 2.12 ERA) will be opposed by Oakland right-hander Aaron Brooks (0-2, 3.63). The Braves won the series opener 4-2 on Friday to end a two-game losing streak, while Oakland has lost three in a row. Sale has not lost since April 13 and has given

Braves bid to wake up bats in opener vs. Athletics

The Atlanta Braves will try to solve their recent offensive woes when they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday night. This will be the first meeting between the teams this season. The Athletics won two of three against the Braves in 2023. Oakland fell to 6-18 in its last 24 games after dropping a 6-5 decision in 12 innings to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Atlanta, in turn, lost

Nationals turn to Trevor Williams in series finale vs. Braves

Washington’s Trevor Williams will try to keep his record unblemished on Thursday night when the visiting Nationals complete their four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Washington recorded its second win of the series with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday. Williams (4-0, 2.29 ERA) will oppose Atlanta’s Reynaldo Lopez (2-2, 1.75) in a battle of right-handers. Williams will make his 11th start of the season and has gone three outings without earning a decision. In his

Braves’ Spencer Schwellenbach to make debut vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves have recalled one of their top prospects from Double-A to open the third contest of their four-game home series against the Washington Nationals. The teams have split the first two games, with Washington posting an 8-4 victory on Monday and the Braves winning 2-0 on Tuesday. Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will make his major league debut Wednesday night. He will be opposed by Washington left-hander MacKenzie Gore (3-4, 3.04 ERA). Schwellenbach, 23,

Reeling Braves turn to Max Fried vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves will turn to ace left-hander Max Fried on Tuesday when they try to even their four-game series with the visiting Washington Nationals. The Nationals won the series opener 8-4 on Monday afternoon, the first meeting between the two National League East foes this season. Fried (4-2, 3.38 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Jake Irvin (2-5, 3.79). In his previous outing Wednesday, Fried retired the first 15 batters he faced against the

With Ronald Acuna Jr. out, Braves turn attention to Nationals

The Atlanta Braves are scrambling to regroup after learning Sunday night that star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL in his left knee that he suffered during a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier in the day. Atlanta begins battling through its latest dose of adversity on Monday when it opens a four-game series with the visiting Washington Nationals. Acuna, the reigning National League MVP,