Braves are full of life, while reigning champion Dodgers seek answers
The Dodgers rallied from down 3-1 to beat the Braves last season, but things feel different this time, Pedro Moura writes.OCTOBER 21, 2021
DREW SMYLY #11 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
4-8 W-L •
1.40 WHIP •
3.84 ERA
4-8 W-L
1.40 WHIP
3.84 ERA
Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS
Eddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the L...OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers' Scherzer planned NLCS Game 1 starter against Braves
Dodgers ace right-hander Max Scherzer is the planned starter for the opening game of the NL Championship Series against the BravesOCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves plan to be without OF Soler in NL Championship Series
The Atlanta Braves are preparing to play without outfielder Jorge Soler in the NL Championship Series following his positive test for COVID-19OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury will prevent Suter from pitching for Brewers in NLDS
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter will miss the National League Division Series with a right oblique strainOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins in relief Smyly (11-4) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Mets after tossing three scoreless innings, giving up one hit and two walks while fanning three.
Impact Smyly piggybacked Jesse Chavez's two-inning start and was dominant enough to earn his 11th win of the campaign. If Saturday's was his final outing of the regular season, then he'd end the year on a strong note with six straight appearances allowing one or fewer runs. He enters the final day of the regular season posting a 4.48 ERA through 126.2 innings across 29 appearances (23 starts).
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Syndergaard, Mets to take on Morton, Braves
The Mets will start Noah Syndergaard on Sunday while the Braves are expected to counter with Charlie MortonOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5
Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelly scheduled to start for Arizona against Atlanta
The Braves will start Ian Anderson on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill KellySEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up 10th win Smyly (10-4) got the win in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over Arizona, allowing one run on four hits with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
Impact Smyly followed opener Jesse Chavez, who pitched 1.1 innings, and entered with a 1-0 lead that eventually grew to 4-0 in the third inning. The 32-year-old delivered a quality outing in his first multi-inning performance since being dropped from the rotation at the beginning of September and Smyly could follow Chavez again Sunday against San Diego.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mejia expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Braves
The Braves will start Huascar Ynoa on Monday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Humberto MejiaSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soto's go-ahead homer sends Nationals past Braves, 4-2
Juan Soto crushed a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals relied on their bullpen after Sean Nolin’s first-inning ejection to take a 4-2 win over the At...SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dropped from rotation Smyly won't start during the four-game series against the Rockies that begins Thursday, and manager Brian Snitker said he's unsure how the left-hander will be utilized going forwar...
Impact Smyly last pitched Monday against the Dodgers and surrendered five runs in 4.2 innings, raising his ERA to 5.30 in eight outings since the All-Star break. Touki Toussaint will rejoin the rotation Thursday at Colorado, while Smyly's role is in flux after giving up seven homers in his past two starts.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Smyly explains 4-homer game to Dodgers Braves pitcher Drew Smyly goes through his pitch selection and location after giving up four homers to Dodgers in 5-3 loss.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • AJC.COM
Is it Touki time for Braves? Drew Smyly gives up 4 homers as record road streak ends “They were jumping all over that fastball,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said of Drew Smyly. “It wasn’t a great outing for him."
AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Buehler scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Atlanta
The Braves will start Charlie Morton on Tuesday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smyly surrenders 4 HRs, Braves drop series opener to Dodgers LOS ANGELES – Over the first few innings Monday, it seemed Braves starter Drew Smyly was throwing fastballs the size of the beach balls boun...
AUGUST 31, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ends winning streak Smyly (9-4) took the loss in Monday's 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on nine hits with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.
Impact Los Angeles' powerful lineup got to Smyly early and often, as the 32-year-old surrendered four home runs in the game's first three innings. He was fortunate that three of them were of the solo variety, but the early 5-0 deficit proved insurmountable for Atlanta. The loss is Smyly's first since May 26, a stretch that included seven victories in 14 starts.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urías MLB-high 15th W; Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road run
Julio Urías earned his major league-best 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers slugged four homers in a 5-3 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta BravesAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants
Jorge Soler and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani, Ian Anderson pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Fra...AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Means expected to start as Baltimore hosts Atlanta
The Orioles will send John Means to the mound Sunday and the Braves plan to give Touki Toussaint the startAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up ninth win Smyly (9-3) earned the win over Baltimore on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out eight.
Impact The southpaw gave up a trio of solo homers in the contest, but those were the only runs the Orioles mustered. Smyly tied a season high with eight strikeouts and extended his streak of outings without a loss to 14. He hasn't been especially dominant in that span but has managed a 7-0 record along with a 3.67 ERA and 67:24 K:BB across 68.2 innings. He'll try to keep things going in next his start, which is lined up to come against the Giants at home next weekend.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
First-place Braves win 8th in row, beat skidding Orioles 4-3
Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead for good with a fifth-inning homer, and the Braves stretched their winning streak to eight games by beating Baltimore 5-4, the Orioles’ 17th consecut...AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harvey scheduled to start for Baltimore against Atlanta
The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Saturday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the startAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D'Arnaud HR backs Fried shutout as Braves beat Orioles 3-0
Travis d’Arnaud celebrated his new contract with a two-run homer, Jorge Soler also went deep and the Atlanta Braves beat Baltimore 3-0, extending their winning streak to seven game...AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
