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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 1: Victor Mederos #58 of the Atlanta Braves hugs Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves after securing an 8-3 victory against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves had the day off.
They will open up a playoff series with Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Sends Out Heartfelt Post
GettyVictor Mederos #58 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after a deep fly ball turns into the final out during the ninth inning to seal an 8-3 victory against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Before their series with the Phillies, pitcher Victor Mederos sent out a heartfelt post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Thank you Jesus for a healthy season. Thank you for the lessons you have taught me. Thank you for the failures and the successes. Thank you for the people you have put in front of me to help me learn and grow and thank you for letting me do what I love.”
Looking At Mederos
GettyVictor Mederos #58 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after striking out the side against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on July 10, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
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