Battery Power - September 15: Rockies 3, Braves 2 (10 innings)Your one stop shop for everything Atlanta Braveshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52890/favicon-32x32..png2021-09-15T23:48:25-04:00http://www.batterypower.com/rss/stream/224392612021-09-15T23:48:25-04:002021-09-15T23:48:25-04:00Braves unable to cash in opportunities in 3-2 loss to Rockies
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<p>Atlanta will try to avoid a sweep Thursday. </p> <p id="NtKJ02">The <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> had plenty of opportunities but came away empty handed in a 3-2 loss to the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com">Colorado Rockies</a> in a rain soaked game Wednesday night at Truist Park. </p>
<p id="Hx7FBE">The Braves got on the board first in the second inning as Austin Riley singled to lead off the frame. After a couple of strikeouts, Dansby Swanson singled to right to put runners at first and second. Eddie Rosario, who was wearing No. 21 honoring Roberto Clemente, followed with a single to center that scored Riley to make it 1-0. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieRosario09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EddieRosario09</a>, wearing number 21 in honor of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClementeDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClementeDay</a>, drives in the first run of the game ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheA</a> <a href="https://t.co/fRUuaKPMbO">pic.twitter.com/fRUuaKPMbO</a></p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1438292813981028361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2021</a>
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<p id="xiGHIs">Ynoa was dominant early on as he kept the Rockies in check over the first four innings. . He allowed a leadoff single to Trevor Story in the second but left him stranded thanks to a pair of strikeouts and a groundout. After a perfect third, Ynoa allowed a lead off single to Brandon Rodgers in the fourth but again left him stranded with a fly out and two more strikeouts. </p>
<p id="iPQ5M4">Things unraveled for him in the fifth though as Sam Hilliard and Colton Welker led off the inning with back-to-back singles. Hilliard moved over to third on a fly out by Dom Nunez and then scored a squeeze bunt by Senzatela that tied the game. Ynoa then walked Garrett Hampson to load the bases. He struck out Brendan Rodgers for the second out but then walked Charlie Blackmon to force in the go-ahead run. </p>
<p id="3nRRCl">That would end of Ynoa’s evening as Jacob Webb would come on to face Story. Webb worked the count to 2-2 and then struck out Story swinging with a nice changeup leaving the bases loaded. It was a tough ending to Ynoa’s night who pitched well before things got away from him in the fifth. He allowed four hits and two runs. He struck out eight and walked two while throwing 92 pitches over 4 2/3 innings. </p>
<p id="FJTK0b">Atlanta came right back in the home half of the fifth as Rosario struck again. Senzatela jumped ahead 0-2 in the count but then tried to bury a slider down and in that Rosario drove into the seats in right. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Number 21, <a href="https://twitter.com/EddieRosario09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EddieRosario09</a>, is having himself quite a night!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClementeDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClementeDay</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheA</a> <a href="https://t.co/nRjUHXtkqi">pic.twitter.com/nRjUHXtkqi</a></p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1438312107406200836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2021</a>
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<p id="JmTzbu">The Braves had an opportunity in the seventh as they loaded the bases thanks to three walks, but Jorge Soler popped out to Rodgers at second base to end the threat. </p>
<p id="k2iUbD">Luke Jackson struck out the side in the eighth and Atlanta threatened, but were once again unable to cash in. Freddie Freeman singled and then moved up to second on a one-out single by Adam Duvall. However, d’Arnaud and Swanson both struck out to end the inning. </p>
<p id="WIifHQ">After Will Smith tossed a perfect ninth, the Braves once again squandered a scoring opportunity. Ozzie Albies reached on a two-out single and then moved up to second on a walk by Soler. Freeman followed with a rocket to center that Hampson ran down at the track for the final out to send the game to extra innings. </p>
<p id="kHuK63">Colorado retook the lead in the 10th against A.J. Minter. Colton Welker began the inning as the designated runner at second and moved over to third on a ground out by Dom Nunez. Raimel Tapia then singled through the drawn in infield to make it 3-2. Minter came back and picked off Tapia for the second out and then retired Hampson on a fly out. </p>
<p id="DiXqTr">Freeman began the 10th at second base for Atlanta. Robert Stephenson began the inning by striking out Riley but then hit Duvall with a 3-2 pitch to put runners at first and second. d’Arnaud worked the count to 3-2 but then swung through an elevated fastball for the second out. Stephenson then got Swanson to fly out to Blackmon in shallow right to end the game. </p>
<p id="0jmrm8">The Braves had plenty of chances but were unable to cash them in. They were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on in the game. With the loss, Atlanta’s NL East lead is cut to 3.5 games over the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>. </p>
https://www.batterypower.com/2021/9/15/22676619/rockies-vs-braves-final-scoreKris Willis2021-09-15T18:50:00-04:002021-09-15T18:50:00-04:00Rockies vs Braves game thread
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<p>Huascar Ynoa vs Antonio Senzatela</p> <p id="qGoM7f">Huascar Ynoa will matchup against Antonio Senzatela in a rematch from last week as the <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> continue their series against the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com">Colorado Rockies</a> Wednesday night at Truist Park. The Braves fell in Tuesday’s opener 5-4 but saw their magic number to clinch the NL East reduced to 15 thanks to a <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a> win over the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>. </p>
<p id="vBu2pU">Wednesday’s game is scheduled to begin at 7:20 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports South. </p>
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<p id="c1oWb1"><strong>Series Recap</strong></p>
<ul><li id="8hsr38"><a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/2021/9/15/22675217/september-14-rockies-vs-braves-preview-lineups-recap">September 14: Rockies 5, Braves 4</a></li></ul>
https://www.batterypower.com/2021/9/15/22675783/rockies-vs-braves-game-thread-discussionKris Willis2021-09-15T14:19:12-04:002021-09-15T14:19:12-04:00Braves stick with same lineup Wednesday against Rockies
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<p>Eddie Rosario gets another start in left field. </p> <p id="1i3Imw">Huascar Ynoa will take the mound Wednesday night when the <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> continue their three-game series against the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com">Colorado Rockies</a>. Despite a late comeback attempt, the Braves dropped the series opener Tuesday. They enter Wednesday’s game with a 76-67 record and a 4.5 game lead over the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a> in the NL East standings. </p>
<p id="khTFTo">Brian Snitker will stick with the same lineup for Wednesday’s game. Jorge Soler and Adam Duvall are both currently riding career-best 11-game hitting streaks. Duvall hit his 35th home run of the season Tuesday and extended his league leading RBI total to 101. Travis d’Arnaud is back behind the plate and hitting sixth while Eddie Rosario gets another start in left and will hit eighth. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/theynoaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theynoaa</a> takes the mound tonight vs. Colorado!<br><br>Presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/TruistNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TruistNews</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheA</a> <a href="https://t.co/8bQHB7xriA">pic.twitter.com/8bQHB7xriA</a></p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1438200927895310342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2021</a>
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<p id="QDFGKy">The Rockies will change things up for Wednesday’s game. Garrett Hampson moves into the lead off spot. Sam Hilliard gets the start in left field and will hit sixth. Colton Welker starts in place of Ryan McMahon at third base and will hit seventh. Dom Nuñez will be behind the plate and will hit eighth. </p>
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<p id="n0PfO2">Wednesday’s game is scheduled to get underway at 7:20 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports South. </p>
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<p>Atlanta’s magic number to clinch the NL East is 15.</p> <p id="UrioxO">Coming off of a loss in Tuesday’s series opener, the <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> will try to get back on track Wednesday when they continue a three-game series against the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com">Colorado Rockies</a>. The Braves <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/2021/9/14/22674865/atlanta-braves-colorado-rockies-final-score-game-recap-adam-duvall-freddie-freeman">fell 5-4 Tuesday</a> behind another shaky outing from Touki Toussaint. Despite the loss, Atlanta reduced its magic number to clinch the NL East division to 15 thanks to a <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a> loss at home to the <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a>. </p>
<p id="vb4kkU">Huascar Ynoa will be on the mound for the Braves and is coming off of a good start in his last outing against Washington. Ynoa allowed three hits, two runs and struck out seven over five innings against the Nationals. He faced the Rockies during Atlanta’s most recent road trip and allowed five hits and four runs over 5 2/3 innings. </p>
<p id="MoNq9C">The Rockies will counter with right-hander Antonio Senzatela who matched up against Ynoa in Colorado on September 3. In that start he allowed six hits and three runs over seven innings on just 83 pitches. He allowed four hits and two runs over six innings in his last start against the Phillies. </p>
<p id="e7Podh">Adam Duvall cut the deficit to 5-4 Tuesday with an eighth inning, two-run home run which was his 35th of the season. The blast extended his career-best hitting streak to 11 games. He is just three home runs behind Fernando Tatis Jr. for the NL lead and his 101 RBI lead the National League and are two short of his career high which he set back in 2016 with the Reds. </p>
<p id="OvMZIf">Jorge Soler is also riding a career-high 11-game hitting streak and is hitting .278/.360/.530 since joining the Braves. Dansby Swanson snapped an 0-for-12 with a double in Tuesday’s game. </p>
<p id="Bj9Dry">Wednesday’s game is scheduled to get underway at 7:20 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports South. </p>
<h3 id="lpqpYy"><strong>Game Info</strong></h3>
<p id="B1EhzB"><strong>Game Date/Time:</strong> Wednesday, September 15, 7:20 p.m. ET</p>
<p id="YUeECu"><strong>Location:</strong> Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia</p>
<p id="LRS1aX"><strong>TV:</strong> Bally Sports South</p>
<p id="XVAXf8"><strong>Streaming:</strong> MLB.tv</p>
<p id="wEAEeC"><strong>Radio:</strong> 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan, WNNX 100.5, Braves Radio Network</p>
https://www.batterypower.com/2021/9/15/22675735/rockies-vs-braves-preview-time-tv-streaming-radio-huascar-ynoa-antonio-senzatelaKris Willis