Five homers help Braves power past Phillies, 15-3
Freddie Freeman, Abraham Almonte, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and Joc Peterson homered to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 15-3 rout of the Philadelphia PhilliesJULY 25, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
David O'Brien: Braves pitcher Drew Smyly exited after four... - The AthleticBraves pitcher Drew Smyly exited after four scoreless innings Friday due to left-knee pain. Smyly gave up three hits and three walks with th...
JULY 25, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Drew Smyly - Exits start with knee painSmyly exited Saturday's start against the Phillies with left knee pain, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactSmyly held the Phillies scoreless through four innings and 72 pitches. He did struggle with control prior to his exit, as he walked three and also allowed three hits. It's unclear how he suffered the injury, or if it will cause him to miss any future starts.
JULY 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: With a homer and single in his first two plate... - The AthleticWith a homer and single in his first two plate appearances tonight, Freddie Freeman has a .452 average (42-for-93) with seven homers and 15...
JULY 24, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Spencer Howard - Starting again MondayHoward will remain in the rotation to start Monday against the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHoward has spent time in the rotation, bullpen and minors this season but is needed as a starter for now with Zach Eflin (knee) on the injured list. Eflin's injury isn't considered a long-term concern, but another strong showing from Howard could in theory give him the chance to stick around in favor of Vince Velasquez (5.00 ERA) or Matt Moore (5.79 ERA). The Phillies may not consider the young righty to be stretched out enough to stick as a starter, however, as he's only reached five innings once at any level this season and threw just three innings in his most recent start Wednesday against the Yankees.
JULY 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Ender Inciarte was designated for assignment... - The AthleticEnder Inciarte was designated for assignment today by the Braves after being reinstated from the injured list.
JULY 24, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Adam Haseley - Lands on COVID-19 ILHaseley was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ImpactIt's unclear whether or not he tested positive for the virus, and thus how long he'll be sidelined from minor-league action. Haseley has appeared in 14 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, hitting .220 with one home run and four RBI.
JULY 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE
