DREW SMYLY NEWS

Gives up three runs in no-decision Smyly allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's win over the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Smyly picked up his first win in over a month with a quality start in his last outing, but he was unable to replicate his success Sunday. Although he allowed just one baserunner in the first two innings, he gave up three runs in the third inning to tie the game. The southpaw has allowed at least two runs in five of his six appearances since the All-Star break, and he's posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 27.2 innings during that time. He tentatively lines up to start on the road against Baltimore on Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson homers for third straight game, Braves edge Nats 6-5

Dansby Swanson homered for the third straight game and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 to sweep the series

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espino scheduled to start as Washington hosts Atlanta

The Nationals will send Paolo Espino to the mound Sunday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the start

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albies, Swanson power Braves past Nationals 12-2

Ozzie Albies homered for the fourth straight game, Dansby Swanson had two homers and six RBIs, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 12-2

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers' Scherzer faces familiar Mets lineup

Max Scherzer faces a familiar NL East foe when his Dodgers conclude a series against the Mets

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toussaint expected to start as Braves host the Reds

The Reds will start Wade Miley on Wednesday while the Braves are expected to counter with Touki Toussaint

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans seven in win Tuesday Smyly (8-3) allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings, earning the win over the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact Smyly allowed just four baserunners through six innings. The only damage against him came on a two-run homer by Aristides Aquino in the second inning. It was Smyly's first quality outing since June 25, but he hasn't lost in his last 12 starts. The 32-year-old carries a 4.41 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP with 92 strikeouts in 102 innings. His next start is scheduled for Sunday in Washington.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gray scheduled to start for Reds at Braves

The Reds will start Sonny Gray on Tuesday while the Braves are expected to counter with Drew Smyly

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albies, Duvall power Braves to 5-4 win over Nationals

Ozzie Albies and Adam Duvall each hit a two-run homer off Patrick Corbin, Max Fried pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lasts four innings Wednesday Smyly allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings against the Cardinals on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The left-hander has gone exactly four innings in each of his past three starts, posting a collective 4.50 ERA and 1.92 WHIP over that span. He didn't fool many Cardinals batters Wednesday, inducing only nine swinging strikes and collecting a mere two punchouts, but Smyly bounced back reasonably well after giving up a three-run homer to Nolan Arenado in the first frame. His recent inability to go deep into contests and mediocre 4.50 ERA and 1.41 WHIP on the campaign make Smyly a rather uninspiring option in mixed fantasy leagues, particularly considering the fact that his K/9 has sunk to 8.0 this season. However, he has built some interest since the start of June with a 3.35 ERA and 5-0 record over 11 games.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4

Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly, helping the Atlanta Braves to a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Car...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ scheduled to start for St. Louis against Atlanta

The Braves will start Drew Smyly on Wednesday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with J.A

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves hammer Lester in Cardinals debut for 6-1 victory

Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves hammered Jon Lester in his first start for the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring five runs in the first inning and cruising to a 6-1 victory

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lester expected to start for St. Louis against Atlanta

The Cardinals will send Jon Lester to the mound Tuesday and the Braves plan to give Max Fried the start

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uninspiring four innings Smyly allowed three earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six across four innings Thursday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Smyly was gifted a 5-1 lead by the midpoint of the game, though he failed to record an out in the bottom of the fifth inning and failed to qualify for the win. Though he survived without a disastrous final line, Smyly allowed multiple runners to reach base in all but one of the frames he worked. He covered at least five innings in six consecutive starts spanning from June 13 to July 18, though he has now lasted only four frames in two consecutive starts. With the disappointing outing, Smyly now owns a 4.40 ERA with an 83:34 K:BB across 92 innings for the season.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riley homers again as Braves win series, inch closer to Mets

Austin Riley concluded his big week at Citi Field by hitting a two-run homer and finishing with three RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves inched closer to the NL East-leading New York Met...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for start Smyly (knee) is listed in the lineup as Atlanta's starting pitcher for Thursday's series finale against the Mets.

Impact As anticipated, Smyly's left knee checked out fine following a bullpen session earlier this week, so he'll be able to stick in the Atlanta rotation after the injury resulted in his early removal from his most recent start Saturday against the Phillies. After a sluggish start to the season, Smyly has re-emerged as a reliable rotation option since the beginning of June. Over his last nine starts spanning 45.2 innings, Smyly has gone 5-0 with a 2.76 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker expected to start for the Mets against the Braves

The Mets are expected to send Taijuan Walker to the mound Thursday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the start

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drury's homer, Conforto's throw lead Mets past Braves 2-1

Pinch-hitter Brandon Drury delivered a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and right fielder Michael Conforto threw out a runner at the plate in the ninth to preserve the New Y...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried expected to start for the Braves against Mets

The Braves will start Max Fried on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Tylor Megill

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves to take on Mets on the road

The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Tuesday while the Mets have yet to decide who will take the mound

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader split

Jeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a do...

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muller scheduled to start for Braves at Mets

The Mets will roll out Marcus Stroman to the mound Monday and the Braves plan to give Kyle Muller the start

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knee checks out fine Smyly underwent tests Sunday that revealed no structural damage to his left knee, and he's expected to make his next turn through the rotation Thursday against the Mets, David O'Br...

Impact Smyly was pulled after four shutout innings in Saturday's win over the Phillies with the left knee injury, but follow-up evaluations don't appear to have revealed anything overly concerning. The southpaw is scheduled to go through a workout Monday, and if all goes well, he should get the green light to take the hill Thursday without any restrictions.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nola's gem lifts Phillies over Braves 2-1

Aaron Nola allowed four hits and struck out nine, coming within one out of a shutout, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to earn a split of their four-game...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS