Braves News: Braves Lose Third Straight Game, Joe Jimenez, more

Monday night was supposed to be a different result for the Braves with Spencer Strider on the mound against the Pirates. However, that was not to be the case, as Strider experienced arguably his worst start of the season and the Braves lost a third straight game in a 7-6 loss.

For Strider, it was a lack of control that led to allowing a big third inning for the Pirates. Though Strider has been prone to home runs and a bit of bad luck at times this year, his control was highly effective throughout the month of July. The hope is that this was simply a bad night, which can happen for anyone at certain times during the season.

For the Braves as a whole, the hope is that the starting pitching gets back going as this road trip progresses. If the pitching staff as a whole can limit the walks as it has done for much of the season, better results should follow.

Braves News

• As the Braves look to get their starting staff back on track, Joe Jiminez has been one of many in the Braves bullpen that has done quite well over the past few months.
• In a bit of unfortunate news. Braves outfielder Sam Hilliard reinjured his heel during his rehab assignment. It is not yet known how long this will extend his time on the injured list.

MLB News

• The Rangers have now won seven straight games to continue being one of the best in the AL.
• The Blue Jays are playing some good baseball as of late as they earned their fourth straight win on Monday.
• The Dodgers quieted the Padres over the weekend, including a 13-7 victory on Monday.
• The Mets optioned Brett Baty to the minors and placed Starling Marte on the injured list on Monday.
• MLB announced the suspensions from the Tim Anderson/Jose Ramirez fight over the weekend. Anderson received six games while Ramirez received three.