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Atlanta Braves Lose Nightcap, New York Mets Sweep Doublheader
June 19th, 2013 at 9:06 AM
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets finally finished their marathon of three games in just under 24 hours Tuesday night at Turner Field, but the Braves were on the short end of a 6-1 final in the Major League debut of Zack Wheeler. ***VIDEO1*** Wheeler was effectively wild, giving up no...

Worth the Wait: Freddie Freeman’s Homer Helps Atlanta Braves Walk-off on New York Mets After Rain Delay
June 18th, 2013 at 8:38 AM
After a rain delay of 3 hours and 43 minutes for Monday's series opener with the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves faithful wanted to feel their wait was worth it. At 1:22 Tuesday morning, Freddie Freeman blasted a walk-off homer in a 2-1 win at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** The Braves were...

Three Generations of Uptons Involved in First Pitch: Video
June 17th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Baseball is the ultimate family sport. That was further proven when Justin Upton and B.J. Upton were on the receiving end of first pitches from family spanning three generations before the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants Sunday night at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** In honor of Father's Day, Manny "Bossman" Upton...

Atlanta Braves Take Series from San Francisco Giants Behind Julio Teheran’s Start
June 17th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Julio Teheran proved that his last start was anomaly in the rubber game Sunday night between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. The effort was good enough for his fifth win the 3-0 win at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** Teheran gave up five runs in his last start against the San Diego...

Freddie Freeman Hits Game-Winning Single in Atlanta Braves’ Walk-off Win Over San Francisco Giants
June 15th, 2013 at 9:14 PM
It only took them six innings, but when their comeback was complete, the Atlanta Braves found themselves beneficiaries of a walk-off single that was courtesy of Freddie Freeman. The 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants at Turner Field on Saturday snapped their four-game losing streak. Down by a run entering...

San Diego Padres Finish Off Sweep of Atlanta Braves
June 12th, 2013 at 9:10 PM
The Atlanta Braves just couldn't piece together a big inning in Wednesday's series finale with the San Diego Padres, getting swept in the final game 5-3 at Petco Park. ***VIDEO1*** Paul Maholm's control was shaky in the first inning as he issued two walks - one with the bases loaded - in a...

Atlanta Braves Rally in Ninth Falls Short to San Diego Padres
June 11th, 2013 at 8:48 AM
The Atlanta Braves showed that they don't quit on games that seem out of reach Monday in the series opener with the San Diego Padres. Trailing by six runs at Petco Park, the Braves scored one in the eighth inning and four in the ninth but fell just short in...

Cory Gearrin Gives up Late Lead, New York Mets Snap Atlanta Braves Winning Streak
May 27th, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Working with a six-man bullpen has proven to be more challenging for the Atlanta Braves than originally thought. Cory Gearrin gave up three runs in the eighth inning as the New York Mets handed the Braves a 4-2 loss in the series finale Sunday at Citi Field, snapping thier eight-game...

Mike Minor Hits First Career Home Run in Atlanta Braves Win Over New York Mets
May 25th, 2013 at 11:37 PM
Mike Minor did it all in a 6-0 Atlanta Braves win over the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field. Not only did the lefty pick up the win; Minor also hit his first career homer to help the Braves to their seventh straight win. With two outs in the fifth...

Atlanta Braves Beat Los Angeles Dodgers Due to Hits Made by Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons
May 19th, 2013 at 12:26 AM
In what looked like another shutout loss by the Atlanta Braves, Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to propel the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-1 final Saturday at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** Down 1-0 going into the eighth inning, Gattis hit a...

Justin Upton Hits Go-ahead Grand Slam, Atlanta Braves Beat Los Angeles Dodgers
May 18th, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Jason Heyward played for the first time in nearly a month on Friday for the Atlanta Braves, but Justin Upton stole the show with a go-ahead grand slam in an 8-5 win in the series opener with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field. ***VIDEO1*** Upton's mammo homer was his Major League-leading...

Justin Upton, Chris Johnson Homer Against Arizona Diamondbacks in Atlanta Braves Win
May 14th, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Justin Upton and Chris Johnson used Monday's game at Chase Field to remind the Arizona Diamondbacks what they lost when they were traded to the Atlanta Braves. They both hit two-run homers and finished a triple shy of the cycle in the Braves' 10-1 blowout win. ***VIDEO1*** After Dan Uggla had tied...

Atlanta Braves Take on Arizona Diamondbacks, Justin Upton Makes First Visit to Old Team: Series Preview
May 13th, 2013 at 6:53 PM
When the Atlanta Braves start their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Monday, it will be the first time Justin Upton has played his old team since being traded over the offseason after two years of trade rumors. "I think it's going to be cool," Upton said...

Tim Hudson, Freddie Freeman Lead Atlanta Braves Past New York Mets
May 5th, 2013 at 7:24 PM
The Atlanta Braves took advantage of their day off via rainout on Saturday to stick it to the New York Mets on Sunday, using a five-run inning to split the series in a 9-5 final at Turner Field. Atlanta converted seven Mets walks into five runs while torching Jonathan Niese for...

Justin Upton Named National League Player of the Month for April
May 2nd, 2013 at 10:45 PM
The Atlanta Braves got a lot of help from Justin Upton on the way to the best record in the National League in April, and he was recognized for it by being named the NL Player of the of Month. ***VIDEO1*** Upton, acquired in January via a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks,...

Julio Teheran Throws Gem, Atlanta Braves Blow Out Colorado Rockies to Sweep Doubleheader
April 24th, 2013 at 8:44 AM
Despite freezing temperatures at Coors Fields, the Atlanta Braves picked a fine time to swing hot bats in their 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies to sweep Tuesday's doubleheader. ***VIDEO1*** Julio Teheran threw seven strong innings in his start, giving up one run in what was by far his best Major League...

Atlanta Braves Hit Three Homers, Take Game One from Colorado Rockies
April 23rd, 2013 at 6:20 PM
The Atlanta Braves ended their three-game losing streak by blasting three homers at Coors Field en route to taking the first game of a doubleheader from the Colorado Rockies, winning 4-3 in bitterly cold conditions. ***VIDEO1*** The Braves scored all four of their runs off Rockies starter Jeff Francis, who currently holds...

Evan Gattis Hits Go-ahead Homer in Eighth Inning, Atlanta Braves Beat Pittsburgh Pirates
April 19th, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Evan Gattis added to his storybook rookie season with the Atlanta Braves in the series opener on Thursday at PNC Park. Though he wasn't in the starting lineup with fellow rookie Julio Teheran on the mound, Gattis hit a pinch-hit go-ahead homer to lift the Braves over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4. ***VIDEO1*** The...

Atlanta Braves Pound Five Home Runs, Beat Kansas City Royals for 10th Straight Win
April 17th, 2013 at 8:30 AM
The Atlanta Braves once again proved they're the team to beat in Major League Baseball on Tuesday, overcoming three errors by launching five solo homers at Turner Field to top the Kansas City Royals 6-3 for their 10th straight win. The Braves blew up a decisive eighth inning, when Kevin Herrera...

Atlanta Braves Extend Winning Streak to Nine with Blowout Win Over Washington Nationals
April 14th, 2013 at 6:08 PM
If you haven't noticed, the Atlanta Braves are simply on a roll. Their 9-0 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Sunday extended their winning streak to nine games and improved their Major League-best record to 11-1, completing a three-game sweep of their division rivals on the road. ***VIDEO1*** Most...