August 9, 2021 Yankees, Braves and Phillies on the rise as rivals struggle Expectations were so high for the New York Yankees — and their roster is so strong on paper — that seemingly every emotional win is viewed as a potential turning point in their frustrating season.
August 6, 2021 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 complete a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with an 8-4 victory Thursday night.
August 4, 2021 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 Tuesday night.
August 2, 2021 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.
July 29, 2021 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 Mets with a 6-3 victory on Thursday.
July 28, 2021 Riley's slam, 6 RBIs power Braves to 12-5 rout of Mets Austin Riley hit a grand slam and a two-run homer to set a career high with six RBIs, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 12-5 rout of the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
July 27, 2021 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 doubleheader split.
July 26, 2021 Muller tosses 5 scoreless, Braves beat Mets 2-0 in 1st of 2 Kyle Muller threw five scoreless innings to earn his second big league win, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 2-0 on Monday afternoon in the opener of a doubleheader with seven-inning games.
July 25, 2021 Five homers help Braves power past Phillies, 15-3 Atlanta used the long ball in a big way as Freddie Freeman, Abraham Almonte, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and Joc Peterson all homered to lead the Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout Saturday night.
July 21, 2021 Tatis, Paddack lead Padres past Braves in twinbill opener Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run homer, starter Chris Paddack reversed his recent struggles and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
