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Sal Frelick shines in debut as Brewers edge Braves

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1 year ago

July 23, 2023

Sal Frelick shines in debut as Brewers edge Braves

[1/23]Jul 22, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) steals second base before the tag by Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (0) in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

July 23 – Sal Frelick had three hits and drove in the tying and go-ahead runs in his major league debut to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Austin Riley hit his sixth homer in the past five games for the Braves.

Frelick’s sacrifice fly in the eighth put Milwaukee ahead to stay. Willy Adames opened the frame with a double down the left field line off Joe Jimenez (0-3), who relieved Collin McHugh to start the inning. Adames advanced on an error on Andruw Monasterio’s one-out fielder’s choice when the throw to third got away from Riley. Frelick’s liner to right scored Adames, who slid home ahead of the throw.

The Braves loaded the bases in the ninth off closer Devin Williams. Eddie Rosario singled with one out. Pinch runner Forrest Wall, also in his first big-league game, stole second and third. After Orlando Arcia struck out, Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuna Jr. walked to load the bases, but Williams struck out Ozzie Albies for his 25th save in 27 opportunities.

Joel Payamps (4-1) tossed a scoreless eighth for the victory.

Frelick also made a pair of leaping catches at the wall in right in the top half of the sixth to prevent extra-base hits.

Riley staked the Braves to a 3-0 lead in the third with his 22nd homer of the season.

Acuna opened the third with a single up the middle and Albies walked. Riley then sent an 0-1 pitch from Adrian Houser 422 feet to center.

Braves starter Allan Winans, making his big-league debut three weeks before his 28th birthday, allowed just two hits before running into trouble in the fifth.

Frelick singled to right and Owen Miller doubled. Frelick scored on Brice Turang’s sacrifice fly to center and Blake Perkins followed with an RBI single to make it 3-2, chasing Winans.

Milwaukee tied it at 3 in the sixth off Michael Tonkin when Jesse Winker drew a one-out walk, Monasterio singled and Frelick followed with an RBI single to left.

Houser matched his career high with 10 strikeouts, giving up three runs on six hits in six innings. Winans allowed two runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings, striking out five and walking one.

–Field Level Media

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Atlanta, GA

Ex Atlanta Falcons Fan Favorite WR Signs with San Francisco 49ers

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6 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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Ex Atlanta Falcons Fan Favorite WR Signs with San Francisco 49ers

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Frank Darby has found a new home.

Darby, a sixth-round pick in 2021 who became a fan favorite due to his energy and infectious smile, has signed a one-year contract to join the San Francisco 49ers, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported Saturday.

As a rookie, Darby played in 10 games, but was primarily used on special teams. He saw 126 snaps in the game’s third phase compared to just 20 on offense. He caught one pass for 14 on yards on four targets.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Darby took the field only five times in 2022 but received a significant uptick in offensive snaps, taking 54 reps. Still, he was targeted only once, making the catch for a 15-yard gain.

In training camp 2023, Darby appeared to take a step forward. Then-receivers coach T.J. Yates said he was coming into his own, and both Yates and teammate Mack Hollins referred to Darby as the “juice man.”

But Darby suffered a soft tissue injury in the Falcons’ preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins and was cut shortly thereafter. Still, his time in Atlanta wasn’t done – two months later, he returned to the team’s practice squad.

The former Arizona State University standout appeared in one game — a Week 10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals — and played 12 special teams snaps. He spent the remainder of the year on the practice squad.

Now in San Francisco, Darby rejoins former Sun Devil teammate Brandon Aiyuk in the 49ers’ receiver room. The Falcons, meanwhile, have a new-look receiving core around Drake London, with Darnell Mooney, Rondale Moore and Ray-Ray McCloud III among several fresh faces.

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How to watch Truist Atlanta Open Saturday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more

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14 hours ago

July 27, 2024

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How to watch Truist Atlanta Open Saturday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more

There are two matches at the Truist Atlanta Open today, the best being No. 89-ranked Juncheng Shang versus No. 41 Jordan Thompson. Looking to stay up to date on the action? The Tennis Channel will have live coverage and highlights from the entire world of tennis during Center Court and Center Court Live.

Truist Atlanta Open key details

Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
Round: Semifinals
Date: July 27
Venue: Atlantic Station
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Court Surface: Hard

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Match of the day: Juncheng Shang vs. Jordan Thompson

Start time: 3:00 PM ET
Round: Semifinal
Through 11 tournaments this year, Shang is 20-11 and has yet to win a title.
Thompson has won one tournament this year, putting up an overall 20-15 match record.

Truist Atlanta Open schedule today

Juncheng Shang vs. Jordan Thompson, 3:00 PM ET (Semifinal)
Yoshihito Nishioka vs. Arthur Rinderknech, 7:00 PM ET (Semifinal)

Truist Atlanta Open results yesterday

Jordan Thompson def. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 (Quarterfinal)
Juncheng Shang def. Max Purcell 7-6, 6-4 (Quarterfinal)
Yoshihito Nishioka def. Frances Tiafoe 7-6, 6-2 (Quarterfinal)
Arthur Rinderknech def. Mattia Bellucci 7-6, 3-6, 6-1 (Quarterfinal)

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Atlanta, GA

Man arrested in connection with killing outside gas station, Atlanta police say

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21 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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Man arrested in connection with killing outside gas station, Atlanta police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A man is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting outside an Atlanta gas station, according to police.

Antonio Dean, 34, was arrested and charged with shooting and killing a man outside the Chevron gas station at 639 Morosgo Drive NE early Thursday.

Police said Dean was a security guard and got into a dispute with the victim before running away.

Dean is charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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