Atlanta, GA
Braves News: Austin Riley returns, disastrous ending in Queens, and more
The Atlanta Braves announced a series of roster moves ahead of Thursday night’s matchup in Queens. Up first, the club reinstated third baseman Austin Riley from the paternity list and recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernández to Atlanta. To clear a roster spot, the club designated infielder Zack Short for assignment.
The #Braves today reinstated INF Austin Riley from the paternity list and designated INF Zack Short for assignment. Additionally, the club recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández to Atlanta.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 25, 2024
Luckily, Riley just missed one game since the Braves were rained out. He came back strong in his return, recording two hits.
Hernández has logged 9.2 innings this season and has yet to surrender a run. This will likely be another short stint for him, as a starting pitcher will be promoted in the coming days.
As for Short, playing time in Atlanta became very unlikely after Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Whit Merrifield were added.
More Braves News:
Despite Chris Sale’s dominance, the Braves turned in an embarrassing 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. The series continues tonight with Charlie Morton on the bump.
Michael Harris II was recently transferred to the 60-day IL after he experienced soreness while attempting to recover from a hamstring strain. He is now eligible to be activated on August 14.
Brian Snitker and Dale Alexander are each members of the Appalachian League’s 2024 Hall of Fame Class.
The Braves have reportedly shown interest in right-hander Zach Eflin. The Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals have also checked in on him.
Outfielder Forrest Wall has been claimed by the Miami Marlins after the Braves designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Fish optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Didier Funetes struck out eight in his Wednesday outing for Augusta. More in the minor league recap.
Nacho Alvarez Jr. rounds out the 7-12 section of the Braves’ Top 30 Prospects.
At this point in the season, the Braves can either turn out like the 2021 Braves or just like the disappointing 2014 team.
David O’Brien of the Athletic discusses Matt Olson’s slump, the player-led meeting, and more.
MLB News:
Dylan Cease no-hit the Washington Nationals and threw the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history.
The A’s placed closer Mason Miller on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured left hand. In a corresponding move, the club activated Ross Stripling.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are reportedly interested in left-hander Rich Hill. The 44-year-old is currently a free agent.
The Baltimore Orioles placed INF/OF Jorge Mateo on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow subluxation. The injury came on Tuesday after a collision with shortstop Gunnar Henderson.
A’s starters Luis Medina and Alex Wood are each out for the season. Medina is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, and Wood will undergo a procedure on his shoulder.
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-hander A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins. In exchange, the Marlins will receive two prospects.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is aiming to avoid surgery after experiencing lower back inflammation.
Atlanta, GA
Philadelphia Phillies lose fifth straight game to end homestand, swept by Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
Ozzie Albies hit an RBI double and Austin Riley also drove in a run for the Braves, who have won five in a row and nine of 11. It was Atlanta’s first series sweep of at least three games at Philadelphia in 10 years.
Kyle Schwarber went deep for the Phillies, who have lost five straight and 10 of 13. They were outscored 56-33 on a 2-7 homestand against the Diamondbacks, Cubs and Braves, leaving Philadelphia 6 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the division standings.
Raisel Iglesias escaped trouble in the ninth inning for his fifth save. Philadelphia put runners on first and second with one out, but Trea Turner struck out and Schwarber lined out to right field on an excellent running catch by Ronald Acuña Jr.
Tyler Kinley (3-0) pitched a scoreless sixth for the win.
Schwarber’s two-run shot in the first gave Philadelphia a 2-0 lead.
Harris homered leading off the third before the Braves went ahead in the fifth with three runs against rookie starter Andrew Painter (1-1) and lefty reliever Tim Mayza.
Painter was lifted after he opened the inning by allowing singles to Harris and Acuña. Mayza loaded the bases with a walk, and the Braves tied the game on Matt Olson’s groundout. Riley’s dribbler to third went for an RBI infield single, and Albies’ double to the left-field wall made it 4-2.
Riley saved at least one run while ending a Philadelphia threat in the bottom of the fifth with a stellar defensive play at third base.
Braves starter Grant Holmes allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings.
On a chilly night, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto sat out after leaving Saturday’s game with lower back tightness.
Up next
Braves: Begin a four-game series Monday night at Washington. RHP Bryce Elder (2-1, 0.77 ERA) opposes Nationals RHP Jake Irvin (1-2, 6.16).
Phillies: Open seven-game trip Monday night with the first of four games against the Cubs. RHP Aaron Nola (1-4, 4.03 ERA) faces Chicago RHP Colin Rea (2-0, 3.63).
Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
LINE: Knicks -5.5; over/under is 216.5
EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 113-102 on Saturday, led by 28 points from Jalen Brunson. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 26.
The Knicks are 35-17 in Eastern Conference games. New York has a 9-4 record in one-possession games.
The Hawks are 27-25 in Eastern Conference play. Atlanta is third in the league scoring 18.1 fast break points per game. McCollum leads the Hawks averaging 5.0.
The Knicks are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Hawks allow to opponents. The Hawks are shooting 47.4% from the field, 1.4% higher than the 46.0% the Knicks’ opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.1 points and 11.9 rebounds for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 19.9 points over the last 10 games.
Dyson Daniels is scoring 11.9 points per game and averaging 6.8 rebounds for the Hawks. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.3 points and 2.9 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 6-4, averaging 110.4 points, 40.7 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.9 points per game.
Hawks: 5-5, averaging 117.2 points, 43.5 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.0 points.
INJURIES: Knicks: Tyler Kolek: day to day (oblique), Mitchell Robinson: day to day (ankle), Karl-Anthony Towns: day to day (elbow).
Hawks: Jock Landale: out (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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