Freeman, Toussaint Help Braves Snap 4-Game Losing StreakIt was a big win for Atlanta, which began the day with a 5½-game lead over Philadelphia and opens a four-game home series against the Phillies on Thursday.
Matchup of Leaders: Red Sox Beat Braves 8-2Kinsler drove in three runs and the Red Sox continued their interleague success, beating the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Monday in a matchup of division leaders.
Injured Starter Soroka Out For SeasonAtlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker says right-handed pitcher Mike Soroka, sidelined for 82 games with shoulder strain and inflammation, will not return this season.
Amazing Acuna Hits 2 Leadoff Homers, Braves Sweep MarlinsAcuna's legend growing with each game, the 20-year-old rookie hit leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader to lead the first-place Atlanta Braves to a sweep of the Miami Marlins.
DH Game 1: Braves Rout Marlins 9-1 In Toussaint Big League DebutTouki Toussaint threw six strong innings in his big league debut, Ronald Acuna hit another leadoff homer and the Atlanta Braves climbed a half-game ahead of Philadelphia in the NL East, defeating the Miami Marlins 9-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.
RHP Toussaint To Make Big League Debut For the BravesThe Atlanta Braves called up Touki Toussaint to make his major league debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins.