AUGUST 21, 2022 • AJC.COM
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Marcell Ozuna returns to Braves lineup days after DUI arrest Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna returned to the lineup Sunday, days after his DUI arrest.
The Detroit News AJ Hinch didn't duck the issue: "Us not being able to unlock (Robbie Grossman) this year was a frustration for all of us."
AUGUST 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Astros vs. Braves prediction, betting odds for MLB on Sunday The Atlanta Braves face the Houston Astros in MLB on Sunday. This preview is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Eddie Rosario - Dealing with sore hamstring Rosario is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros due to a sore hamstring, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rosario is out of the lineup for the first time in four games. He is available off the bench, so his absence is not likely to be lengthy.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Grossman - Gaining traction in everyday role Grossman will start in right field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Grossman has settled into a near-everyday role of late with Atlanta phasing out Marcell Ozuna and, to a lesser extent, William Contreras as regulars in the lineup. The trade-deadline pickup from Detroit will make his sixth consecutive start Sunday after going 4-for-16 with two home runs, two walks, five RBI and an additional run across the last five games.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eddie Rosario - On bench against righty Rosario is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Rosario had served as Atlanta's designated hitter for the previous four contests, going 3-for-14 with a walk and seven strikeouts. The lefty-hitting Rosario is still expected to see the bulk of the starts at DH versus right-handed pitchers like Houston's Jose Urquidy, but Rosario will cede his spot in the lineup to Marcell Ozuna in the series finale.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
William Contreras - Absent from lineup again Contreras is not starting Sunday against the Astros, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Contreras is out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. On Sunday, Ronald Acuna will start at designated hitter with Robbie Grossman taking over in right field. Contreras isn't losing at-bats due to his level of play, as he has maintained a .270 average with three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored across 16 games in August.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcell Ozuna - Re-enters lineup Ozuna is starting in left field and hitting eighth in Sunday's game against the Astros, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ozuna had been out of the lineup for six consecutive games in favor of Robbie Grossman and Eddie Rosario. However, Rosario will take a seat Sunday, giving Ozuna a rare starting opportunity.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Box Score - August 21, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros at 5:35pm UTC on August 21, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analy...
AUGUST 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves host the Astros on home winning streak
The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston AstrosAUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vaughn Grissom - Pops homer in win Grissom went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Astros.
Impact Grissom responded to just the second hitless game of his career Friday with his sixth multi-hit effort Saturday. He knocked a game-tying solo shot in the fifth inning. The 21-year-old infielder has slashed .385/.442/.667 through 43 plate appearances, adding three homers, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases through 11 games. Grissom will look to hold down a starting role at the keystone at least until Ozzie Albies (foot) returns, which isn't expected to be until mid-September at the earliest. If Grissom stays hot, manager Brian Snitker may have no choice but to find a spot for his bat in the lineup.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Strider - Strikes out nine in quality start Strider allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Saturday.
Impact Since the start of July, Strider has allowed one run or fewer in seven of his nine outings. He's allowed 15 runs across 47 innings in that stretch as he continues to impress in his rookie year. His lone mistake Saturday was a solo home run to Jeremy Pena in the fifth inning. Strider owns a 2.95 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 151:37 K:BB through 100.2 innings across 26 appearances (15 starts). He's lined up for a road start in St. Louis next week.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Olson's check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros Travis d’Arnaud run-scoring single in the 11th capped Atlanta’s second comeback in extra innings, and the Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4...
AUGUST 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Olson's check-swing double in 11th helps Braves top Astros
Travis d'Arnaud run-scoring single in the 11th capped Atlanta's second comeback in extra innings, and the Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves have difficult options with Marcell Ozuna after arrest In February 2021, Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos expressed tons of excitement about re-signing Marcell Ozuna, which gave his club t...
AUGUST 20, 2022 • AJC.COM
Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Box Score - August 20, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros at 11:15pm UTC on August 20, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...
AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros star Alvarez back at ballpark after breathing scare
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez isn't in the lineup for a game against the Atlanta Braves a day after being taken to a hospital because of shortness of breathAUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Travis d'Arnaud - Out of lineup Saturday D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Saturday against Houston.
Impact D'Arnaud will get another day off Saturday after also sitting out Wednesday against the Mets. William Contreras will take his place behind the dish.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves Pitcher Spencer Strider Looks to Shut Down Astros Next Former Clemson pitcher falls behind teammate Michael Harris II in NL Rookie of the Year odds, but Spencer Strider can continue his solid sea...
AUGUST 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kyle Wright - Strikes out seven in win Wright (15-5) earned the win against the Astros on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out seven and walking one over six innings.
Impact Wright continued his breakout season Friday, throwing 61 of 84 pitches for strikes and striking out seven Astros batters, which is impressive considering the Astros have the second fewest strikeouts in the league. The righty turned in his sixth quality start in his last seven games. He will take a 3.14 ERA into his next appearance.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dansby Swanson - Hits two-run double Swanson went 3-for-5 with a two-run double and two runs scored in Friday's victory over the Astros.
Impact Swanson scored on Austin Riley's two-run homer in the second inning. The shortstop also doubled home Ronald Acuna and Michael Harris in the sixth inning before coming around to score on a Matt Olson sac fly two batters later. Swanson has 11 hits in his last seven games, including three multi-hit games. He's slashing .289/.325/.408 for the month and has a .295 batting average on the season.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Riley - Launches three-run blast Riley went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's victory over Houston.
Impact Riley's three-run shot in the third inning scored Ronald Acuna and Dansby Swanson. It was Riley's 31st home run of the year, tying him with Yordan Alvarez for third-most in baseball. The third baseman has back-to-back two-hit games and despite batting just .239 for the month, has a .291 batting average on the season.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Friday Sports in Brief BASEBALL ATLANTA (AP) — Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez was taken to a hospital during Friday night’s game against Atlanta because of sho...
AUGUST 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series
The Atlanta Braves face the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
