The Atlanta Braves homered three times while Kyle Wright allowed two runs over a career-high eight innings in a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Ronald Acuna Jr. homered twice including a leadoff bomb to begin the game. Guillermo Heredia later put Atlanta ahead for good with a solo shot of his own and Kenley Jansen closed the door in the ninth. Atlanta has now won six straight games and are a season-best two games over .500.
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June 7, 2022
Acuña homers twice and Wright pitches deep into 3-2 Braves win over Athletics
Ronald Acuña Jr. brought his bat with him from the mountains while Kyle Wright pitched a gem.
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June 7, 2022
What to watch for in Tuesday night’s Athletics-Braves matchup
Cole Irvin maybe stranding runners; Kyle Wright sticking with what’s worked best
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June 7, 2022
Braves get Jacob Webb back from Diamondbacks, send McHugh to IL
Webb was lost to Arizona earlier this season and returns for cash considerations
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June 7, 2022
Kyle Wright starts as Braves host rare visit from Athletics
Hey look, it’s Matt Olson’s old team!
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June 7, 2022
A look at the Braves vs. the extra-innings ghost runner
That the Braves successfully completed a sweep of the Rockies in Colorado was impressive and unexpected it its own right. That they did so by winning two extra-inning battles was even more unprecedented—right?
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June 6, 2022
Braves return home riding a winning streak to face Oakland
Atlanta is riding a season-best, five-game winning streak while Oakland has lost six straight.