Mets face the Braves with 2-1 series lead
The New York Mets lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Atlanta BravesJULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
REYNALDO LÓPEZ #40 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
8-5 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
1.99 ERA
8-5 W-L
1.11 WHIP
1.99 ERA
Allows four runs in loss Lopez (7-4) took the loss against the Reds on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts over six innings.
Impact Lopez allowed four earned runs for the first time all season in his second consecutive loss. He generated 13 swinging strikes on 85 pitches but also yielded nine hard-hit balls and saw his ERA rise above two runs for the first time this year. The 30-year-old still leads all starting pitchers with a 2.12 mark to go along with a 1.19 WHIP and 100:36 K:BB across 101.2 innings. He will try to rebound in a road matchup with the Mets this weekend.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Allows four runs in loss Lopez (7-4) took the loss against the Reds on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts over six innings.
Impact Lopez allowed more than three earned runs for the first time all season in his second consecutive loss. He generated 13 swinging strikes on 85 pitches but also yielded nine hard-hit balls and saw his ERA rise above 2.00 for the first time this year. The 30-year-old still leads all starting pitchers with a 2.12 ERA to go along with a 1.19 WHIP and 100:36 K:BB across 101.2 innings. He will try to rebound in a road matchup with the Mets this weekend.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Greene gives up 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings as Reds run to 4-1 win over Lopez, Braves
Hunter Greene allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings, Will Benson homered and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of their speed to beat Reynaldo López and the Atlanta Bra...JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves take on the Reds in first of 3-game series
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds to start a three-game seriesJULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falls to Friars Lopez (7-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up three runs on 11 hits over six innings as Atlanta was downed 4-0 by the Padres. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Impact The right-hander didn't give up a lot of hard contact, as nine of the 11 hits were singles and the other two were well-placed doubles, but it was still a season high in knocks allowed for Lopez. It's his first loss since May 25, snapping a seven-start stretch in which he'd gone 5-0 with a 1.64 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB through 38.1 innings. Fatigue could be creeping in for the converted reliever, as his 95.2 innings on the year are already his highest total since 2019, but he may not get much of a rest over the break after earning an All-Star Game berth for the first time in his career.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Padres host Atlanta Braves, look to end home slide
The San Diego Padres are looking to stop their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Atlanta BravesJULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates' Paul Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies picked for All-Star Game
Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game just eight weeks after his debut, and major league-leading Philadelphia had...JULY 7
Braves hit four homers to power past Phillies 6-0
Reynaldo López threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves hit four homers in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesJULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up seventh win Lopez (7-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing no runs on two hits and three walks over six innings against the Phillies. He struck out six.
Impact Lopez dominated once again with his sixth start of the season with five or more innings and zero runs allowed, tying him with Tarik Skubal for the most such appearances in MLB. Lopez lowered his ERA to an MLB-leading 1.71 in the process. It's tied for the fifth-lowest by an Atlanta player in his first 16 starts of a season since 1912 and the lowest since Tom Glavine in 2002. The 30-year-old is already up to 89.2 innings this season, which is his most since 2019, so his workload will be something to monitor in the second half of the season.
JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Braves and Phillies meet in series rubber match
Both the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayJULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rare regular-rest start Sunday Lopez will start on regular rest Sunday versus the Phillies for just the second time this season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lopez struggled in his last start Tuesday versus the Giants, allowing just two runs but walking four over five inefficient innings. Atlanta has baked in extra rest for Lopez whenever it can during the first half as the right-hander shifts from reliever to starter, but he'll take the ball on normal rest against the division rival Phillies this weekend. With 79.1 innings in 2024, Lopez has already exceeded his workload from each of the previous two seasons.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Inefficient in no-decision Lopez came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Giants, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out six.
Impact The right-hander blanked San Francisco through four innings but was far from efficient, and when he served up back-to-back solo shots to begin the fifth, Lopez got the hook after 101 pitches (57 strikes). He's walked four batters in two straight trips to the mound, while the 4.1 innings represented his shortest start of the year. Despite the recent stumbles, he still hasn't given up more than three earned runs in an outing in 2024. He'll take a 1.83 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 87:31 K:BB through 83.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Phillies.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Soler, Wade and Ramos homer as the Giants beat the Braves 5-3
Jorge Soler and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit back-to-back homers to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves begin 3-game series with the Giants
The Atlanta Braves host the San Francisco Giants to begin a three-game seriesJULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walks four in win Lopez (6-2) allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five over five innings to earn the win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.
Impact By his lofty standards this season, this wasn't a great performance for Lopez, but it was still enough for his third straight win. He hadn't allowed a run over his last two starts, and he's walked multiple batters just twice in his last seven outings. The right-hander is now at a 1.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 81:27 K:BB through 79.1 innings over 14 starts in 2024. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Giants.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Braves-Cardinals postponed, split doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday
The game between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduledJUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta-St. Louis postponed Tuesday Lopez won't face the Cardinals on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Tuesday's game will be made up Wednesday as part of a doubleheader, and Lopez will get the nod to start the earlier of the two games. The 30-year-old righty hasn't allowed an earned run in 11 innings over his last two starts and will be facing a Cardinals offense that currently ranks 10th in the NL with a .687 OPS.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals try to keep home win streak going, host the Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta BravesJUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another scoreless outing Lopez (5-2) earned the win Wednesday over the Tigers, allowing seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.
Impact It's the second straight scoreless outing for Lopez, though he failed to make it through six innings for just the second time in his last six starts. The 30-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to a remarkable 1.57 with a 1.08 WHIP and 76:23 K:BB across 74.1 innings this year. Lopez is currently lined up for a road matchup with the Cardinals early next week in his next start.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Murphy has pair of 2-run homers and Braves earn 3-game sweep of Tigers with 7-0 victory
Sean Murphy hit a pair of two-run homers, Reynaldo López threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-0 victoryJUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers try to stop road skid, face the Braves
The Detroit Tigers travel to the Atlanta Braves looking to stop a three-game road losing streakJUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses another gem Lopez (4-2) earned the win Thursday, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out eight.
Impact Lopez allowed only three baserunners on the day, never more than one in an inning, and matching a season-high with eight strikeouts. Lopez has made a habit this year of tossing gems, collecting his eighth quality start while never allowing more than three runs in an outing and allowing two runs or less for the 11th time in 12 starts this season. Lopez will carry a league-leading 1.69 ERA into his next outing, currently scheduled to take place early next week when the Tigers pay a visit to Atlanta for a three-game set.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Lopez, Albies shine as Braves beat Orioles 6-3 and snap slide
Reynaldo Lopez tied his season hit with eight strikeouts over six shutout innings, Ozzie Albies had four hits and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Or...JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves enter matchup against the Orioles on losing streak
The Atlanta Braves look to break their five-game skid with a victory against the Baltimore OriolesJUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
