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Ronald Acuña Jr. - Tallies three hits in win Acuna went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 victory against Cincinnati.

Impact Acuna tallied three of Atlanta's nine hits in the contest, and he knocked in three of the team's five runs. The star outfielder plated two with a single in the second inning to put Atlanta on the board and knocked in another run with a game-tying single in the seventh. Acuna also swiped his sixth bag of the campaign, tying him for first in the league in that category with Jorge Mateo and Myles Straw.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Minter - Snags second save Minter earned the save against the Reds on Wednesday with a perfect inning of work during which he struck out one batter.

Impact After Atlanta took a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, the team turned to Minter to close things out in the ninth. He needed just 13 pitches to do so, retiring the side in order and fanning Jonathan India to record the final out. Minter has converted two of three save chances this season and has held the opponent scoreless in all but one of his seven outings thus far.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Strider - Totals nine punchouts again Strider did not factor in the decision against Cincinnati on Wednesday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out nine batters.

Impact Strider's final line Wednesday was almost a carbon copy of his previous start against San Diego, when he also allowed three runs on four hits while striking out nine batters over five frames. The right-hander has struck out exactly nine hitters in each of his three outings this season, though he has just one win to show for it. Strider had his swing-and-miss stuff working against the Reds, as he racked up 22 whiffs, but he could go only five frames due to tossing 98 pitches. The 24-year-old has lived up to his billing as one of the game's top strikeout pitchers so far in 2023, as he is currently tied with Jacob deGrom for the league lead in punchouts.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Braves' Orlando Arcia has injury scare, pitching coach lights fire under Spencer Strider Strider said he snapped into form after a shaky start when pitching coach Rick Kranitz said "some things to me that I won’t repeat."

APRIL 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rosario's clutch homer lifts streaking Braves to sweep ATLANTA -- Eddie Rosario's 398-ft home run in the eighth inning gave the Braves a 5-4 victory over the Reds and another comeback victory on...

APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Greene K's 10 in impressive outing vs. Braves ATLANTA -- After a couple of scratchy outings to begin the year, the 2023 version of Hunter Greene looked a lot like the dominant late-2022...

APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Eddie Rosario's HR gives Braves sweep of Reds Eddie Rosario hit a go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning to spark the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds o...

APRIL 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves complete sweep of Reds, who fall to 0-5 in one-run games ATLANTA — Eddie Rosario led off the eighth inning with a tie-breaking home run and the Atlanta Braves beat Cincinnati 5-4 on Wednesday night...

APRIL 13, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Orlando Arcia - Doesn't expect IL stint Arcia said he doesn't expect to be placed on the injured list after taking a pitch to the wrist Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact X-rays on Arcia's left wrist came back negative, but manager Brian Snitker said the team will keep checking in on him over the next few days. Atlanta has an off day Thursday, so if Arcia is feeling better by Friday, perhaps he could still play against the Royals.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario's tie-breaking HR in 8th sends Braves past Reds, 5-4

Eddie Rosario led off the eighth inning with a tie-breaking home run and the Atlanta Braves beat Cincinnati 5-4 to sweep the three-game series and extend the Reds’ frustrations in...

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB record

The Tampa Bay Rays won their 12th straight game to start the season, one short of the major league record, as Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer in a 9-7 victory over the Boston...

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David O'Brien: The Braves breathed a collective sign of relief... - The Athletic The Braves breathed a collective sign of relief after X-rays on shortstop Orlando Arcia's left wrist were negative, showing no fracture. He...

APRIL 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orlando Arcia - X-rays come back negative X-rays on Arcia's left wrist came back negative for a fracture.

Impact It appears that Atlanta has managed to avoid the worst, though it's still possible Arcia is forced to miss time after taking a pitch to the wrist. If he does have to sit out a few games, Ehire Adrianza figures to get a few more starts at shortstop.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Arcia - Exits with injury Arcia was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds after taking a pitch to the wrist, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After getting hit on the wrist by a 98-mph fastball, Arcia initially stayed in the game to run the bases, but was eventually replaced by Ehire Adrianza in the third inning. The team will take a look at Arcia's wrist and will likely provide an update relatively soon.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Pitching matchups for Braves at Kansas City... - The Athletic Pitching matchups for Braves at Kansas City, after Thursday off day. Friday: RH Charlie Morton vs. RH Brady Singer Saturday: RH Bryce Elder...

APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Tonkin - First MLB win since 2016 Tonkin (1-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's victory over the Reds, allowing one hit and striking out three over three scoreless innings of relief.

Impact Kyle Wright lasted only three innings in his 2023 debut, but Tonkin took over in the top of the fourth and shut down Cincy's offense, giving Atlanta a chance to come back from a 4-2 deficit. It's the right-hander's first big-league win since 2016, and he's looked great in his return to the majors in a long relief role, posting a 2.16 ERA and 7:1 K:BB through 8.1 innings for four appearances.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Hilliard - Bangs out two doubles Hilliard went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Getting the start in center field and batting ninth, Hilliard put Atlanta in the lead for good with an RBI two-bagger in the fourth inning. Hilliard has started four of five games since Michael Harris (back) landed on the IL, going 6-for-15 with three doubles, an RBI and two runs.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ozzie Albies - Pops second homer Albies went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact His fourth-inning blast off Luis Cessa tied the game at 4-4. Albies has hit safely in four straight games but hasn't had a multi-hit performance since Opening Day, and the 26-year-old is slashing .229/.255/.354 to begin the season with two homers, three runs and six RBI. After stealing 20 bags in 2021 but only three in 64 games (on eight attempts) last season, Albies has yet to attempt a steal in 2023.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson - Mashes fourth homer Olson went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact His first-inning shot off Luis Cessa left Olson's bat at 118.6 mph, the highest exit velocity measured on any hit this season and the highest in Atlanta history since Statcast began tracking the metric in 2015. The first baseman is slashing .319/.439/.681 through 12 games to begin the season with five doubles, four homers, nine runs and 12 RBI.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves out to accomplish rare feat vs. Reds The Atlanta Braves will go for a rare three-game sweep of Cincinnati when they host the Reds in the series finale on Wednesday.

APRIL 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nick Anderson - Earns first save Anderson picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Reds by retiring the side during a perfect ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Anderson came on in the ninth inning with a one-run lead and retired Tyler Stephenson, Wil Myers and Jason Vosler to earn his first save. Although the 32-year-old right-hander delivered an impressive performance, the Braves are expected to rely on A.J. Minter to handle the bulk of the save opportunities while Raisel Iglesias recuperates from a shoulder injury.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Wright has rough debut but Braves still defeat Reds ATLANTA — The Braves held on to defeat the Reds 7-6 Tuesday at Truist Park. They’ll go for a three-game sweep Wednesday.

APRIL 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reds try to avoid series sweep against the Braves

The Atlanta Braves will try to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'He's rewarding us': Tonkin earns 1st W since 2016 ATLANTA -- Kyle Wright’s season debut didn’t go as planned, but his rough return simply set the stage for Michael Tonkin to enjoy the kind o...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MLB.COM