The Atlanta Braves got off to a slow start in this weekend’s series with the Houston Astros, beginning the set with an 11-3 loss. Hurston Waldrep got the ball and threw an unimpressive 4.2 innings, where he surrendered eight runs on eight hits. He recorded two walks and four strikeouts.
Not only did Waldrep have a disappointing outing, but the Atlanta offense was also subpar. The Astros held the Braves scoreless until the sixth and by the time the night was done, the Atlanta lineup mustered just five hits.
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The Braves have the chance to even the series tonight at 7:15 ET behind Bryce Elder.
More Braves News:
The Braves made a brief transaction ahead of Friday’s contest, placing right-hander Daysbel Hernández on the injured list and recalling fellow righty Hunter Stratton to Atlanta.
David McCabe had a good night at the plate, but it wasn’t enough for the Gwinnett Stripers to seal the win. More in the minor league recap.
Reynaldo López threw off the mound for the second time since undergoing shoulder surgery. He will face hitters on September 30.
MLB News:
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has been shut down for the season due to meniscus surgery. He will be placed on the injured list Saturday.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated right-hander Justin Lawrence from the injured list. He has been on the injured list since late April.
For the fourth time this season, the Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list. This time, he’s dealing with right hand soreness.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman had his suspension reduced to a fine after an incident at the beginning of the month.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-hander Jose Alvarado on the injured list, allowing Walker Buehler to make his Phillies debut.
The Colorado Rockies will place Chase Dollander on the injured list with a season-ending knee injury.