JUNE 17, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves hammer Rockies, again, in contrast of National League franchises speeding in opposite directionsFriday’s game at Truist Park presented a case of National League contrasts, and it showed in the final line — and everywhere in-between — as...
Travis d'Arnaud (2 homers) powers Braves past RockiesTravis d’Arnaud hit a pair of two-run homers to back the strong pitching of rookie Jared Shuster and help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiti...
JUNE 17, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Photos: Braves host the Rockies againAJC photos from the Braves vs. Rockies game on June 16, 2023.
JUNE 17, 2023•AJC.COM
Harold Castro - On bench again FridayCastro is out of the lineup Friday against Atlanta.
ImpactCoco Montes will draw another start at second base with left-hander Jared Shuster on the mound for Atlanta. Castro also sat against a righty Thursday and may be at risk of losing more and more playing time. He's slashed just .263/.280/.314 through 144 plate appearances this year for Colorado.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Coco Montes - Another start at secondMontes is starting at second base and batting eighth Friday versus Atlanta.
ImpactIt's the second straight start for Montes, who has delivered three hits -- including a two-run homer -- through his first four major-league games. He started against a righty Thursday and is in there against a lefty (Jared Shuster) on Friday. Harold Castro will again ride the pine.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ryan McMahon - Taking seat FridayMcMahon is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.
ImpactThe left-handed hitting McMahon is being given a day off with Atlanta throwing southpaw Jared Shuster. Nolan Jones -- who also swings lefty -- will receive his first start major-league start at third base.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sean Murphy - Day off FridayMurphy is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Rockies.
ImpactMurphy will get a day off Friday after he went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-3 victory. Travis d'Arnaud will take over behind the plate and bat cleanup against Colorado.
JUNE 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
