The Atlanta Braves are aiming to rebound after a 5-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. In that game, Spencer Strider, returning from a hamstring injury, allowed four runs over 4 1/3 innings. Despite tying the game early with a Matt Olson homer and a series of doubles, the Braves couldn’t hold off the Nationals, who secured their fourth consecutive win. (Reuters)
Looking ahead, the Braves are placing their hopes on rookie pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver. Smith-Shawver has shown promise this season, notably taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on May 5. In that game, he struck out five and walked four over eight innings, leading the Braves to a 4-0 victory. Over his last three starts, he boasts a 2-0 record with a 1.96 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 18.1 innings, indicating his potential to solidify the Braves’ rotation amid injuries to key pitchers like Strider and Reynaldo López.
Currently, the Braves hold a 4.5-game lead in the NL East with a 39-24 record. Their upcoming schedule includes a game against the Nationals on Thursday, followed by a home series against the San Diego Padres starting Friday. These games present an opportunity for the Braves to regain momentum and strengthen their position in the division.(SI)
MLB Schedule
- Braves @ Nationals on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
- Padres @ Braves on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 04:15 PM PDT
- Padres @ Braves on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 01:10 PM PDT
- Padres @ Braves on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 01:10 PM PDT
- Braves @ Phillies on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
- Braves @ Phillies on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
- Braves @ Phillies on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
- Red Sox @ Braves on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 04:15 PM PDT
- Red Sox @ Braves on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 01:10 PM PDT
- Red Sox @ Braves on Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 at 10:35 AM PDT
- Diamondbacks @ Braves on Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025 at 04:15 PM PDT
- Diamondbacks @ Braves on Wednesday, Jun 04, 2025 at 04:15 PM PDT
- Diamondbacks @ Braves on Thursday, Jun 05, 2025 at 09:15 AM PDT
- Braves @ Giants on Friday, Jun 06, 2025 at 07:15 PM PDT
- Braves @ Giants on Saturday, Jun 07, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
- Braves @ Giants on Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
- Braves @ Brewers on Monday, Jun 09, 2025 at 04:40 PM PDT
- Braves @ Brewers on Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025 at 04:40 PM PDT
- Braves @ Brewers on Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM PDT
- Rockies @ Braves on Friday, Jun 13, 2025 at 04:15 PM PDT
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