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Acuña Jr. hits 2 homers as Braves beat Reds for their 40th win

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Acuña Jr. hits 2 homers as Braves beat Reds for their 40th win

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Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game, delivering two solo shots to lift the Braves to a 5-2 win over the Reds in Cincinnati.
Matt Olson added insurance with his 16th homer in the seventh, increasing the Braves' lead to 4-2 and sealing a late push.
Acuña Jr. homered to right-center to tie the game in the third, then delivered a ninth-inning shot to complete a clutch performance in Cincinnati.

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Top 5 hottest teams right now maintain strong grip on Power Rankings

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Top 5 hottest teams right now maintain strong grip on Power Rankings

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The Braves hold the No. 1 spot, with Ronald Acuña Jr. fueling a hot stretch as he homered in multiple games.
Dodgers move up to No. 2 as Shohei Ohtani heats up at the plate in a strong on-base run.
Mariners rise into the top ten, reclaiming first in the AL West after a strong stretch.
Fernando Tatis Jr. heats up as he belts his first homer of the year and showcases a hot 15-game run.
Mike Trout remains a standout, leading the majors in walks and pacing for high homer and walk totals.
Brewers maintain a strong position in the NL Central with a notable playoff-contender profile.
Rays remain in first place despite recent pitching hiccups, with rotation still carrying the workload.
A’s rotation losses and injuries add pressure as they slip in the standings.
Arms race in the NL and AL contends as teams chase divisional glory and wild-card spots.

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Nick Lodolo Out-Duels Spencer Strider in Cincinnati Reds' Win on Sunday

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Nick Lodolo Out-Duels Spencer Strider in Cincinnati Reds' Win on Sunday

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Lodolo outdueled Spencer Strider, delivering 6.2 innings of three-run baseball in Cincinnati.
Lodolo walked four but struck out four and kept the Braves' offense in check.
Eugenio Suárez homered and drove in two runs for the Reds.
Elly De La Cruz, JJ Bleday and Spencer Steer each had two hits for Cincinnati.
The Reds collected 10 hits and six runs in the win.
Cincinnati improved to 30-28 on the season after the win.
Atlanta, despite a strong start, remains unsettled by inconsistency this season.
The Reds will open a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals next, starting Monday night.
First pitch for the Royals series is slated for 7:10 PM EST in Cincinnati.
Spencer Strider worked five innings, allowing four runs and taking the loss.

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Braves Determine Next Step for Hurston Waldrep Recovery

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Braves Determine Next Step for Hurston Waldrep Recovery

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Waldrep is set to start his rehab assignment on Monday after progressing from bullpen sessions to live batting practice.
Anthopoulos said Waldrep threw a simulated two innings and is throwing between 96 mph and 99 mph.
Waldrep has been on the injured list for more than 60 days but is eligible to be activated once a roster spot is cleared.
The Braves expect a rotation upgrade after the All-Star Break as more pitchers return.
Spencer Schwellenbach is progressing slowly, with light throwing and a mound timeline still to come.
AJ Smith-Shawver is throwing bullpen sessions as he works back from Tommy John surgery.
Joey Wentz is undergoing physical therapy for a torn ACL.
The Braves currently rank high in the NL with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP.
Waldrep has been recovering from elbow surgery to remove loose bodies.
Anthopoulos noted Schwellenbach is progressing well, with more time on a mound needed before live BP.
The report came during BravesVision ahead of a Sunday game against the Reds.

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Elly De La Cruz Injured, Latest Update on Reds Star's Hamstring and Timeline to Return

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Elly De La Cruz Injured, Latest Update on Reds Star's Hamstring and Timeline to Return

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De La Cruz exited Sunday's game against the Braves with right hamstring tightness after a fifth-inning single.
Manager Terry Francona provided an update on the situation after the game.
De La Cruz has played in all 58 Reds games this season, indicating a heavy workload before the injury.
He was slashing .274/.339/.504 with 12 homers and 37 RBIs prior to getting hurt.
The Reds host the Kansas City Royals for a three-game series beginning Monday.
Matt McClain could fill in at shortstop if De La Cruz lands on the injured list.
Edwin Arroyo could be a Triple-A Louisville option if a roster move is needed.
De La Cruz’s injury timeline remains uncertain as the Reds assess next steps.
The Reds completed a 6-4 win before discussing De La Cruz’s condition.

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Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Leaves Game Due to Injury for First Time in Career

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Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Leaves Game Due to Injury for First Time in Career

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Elly De La Cruz may see his streak of 276 consecutive games played end Monday, as MRI results will reveal his hamstring status for the Reds.
De La Cruz left the game in the fifth after a leadoff single, hinting the hamstring issue may have come during a scoring chance rather than a routine play.
MRI scheduled for Monday aims to quickly clarify De La Cruz's status, reducing uncertainty for Reds fans.

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Braves' Jorge Mateo: Settling into regular role

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Braves' Jorge Mateo: Settling into regular role

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Jorge Mateo has settled into a regular role with the Braves, contributing in multiple aspects of the game.
Mateo's versatility and improved strike-zone discipline have boosted his value to the team.
He is earning more at-bats as part of Atlanta's daily lineup plan.

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Reds turn to Nick Lodolo to salvage series against Braves

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Reds turn to Nick Lodolo to salvage series against Braves

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The Reds host the Braves in a Sunday finale hoping to avoid a home sweep after losing the first two games of the series.
Nick Lodolo will start for Cincinnati, seeking to sustain his improved control after blister issues sidelined him in April.
Lodolo’s latest start against the Mets featured fewer walks and solid strike-zone control.
Cincinnati plans Will Benson’s return to the lineup and a shift with Spencer Steer at second base.
The Braves carried momentum into Cincinnati with the league’s top record and winning percentage.
Spencer Strider is slated to start for Atlanta in pursuit of a sweep.
The Reds aim to climb back toward .500 with a win in the Sunday finale.
The series features a clash between Lodolo’s rising form and Atlanta’s top-tier offense.
The Reds' lineup shake-up includes Will Benson and a defensive shift for Spencer Steer.

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How Mike Yastrzemski Has Found His Big Bat for Braves

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How Mike Yastrzemski Has Found His Big Bat for Braves

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Yastrzemski has been a noticeable offensive spark for the Braves, delivering in a stretch of strong performances.
In his last 15 games, Yastrzemski is batting .406 with a 1.338 OPS, three homers and 11 RBIs.
His recent RBI production includes clutch hits, including an RBI single to start a scoring inning in a win over the Reds.
Walk rate has risen to 18%, a marked improvement from earlier in the season.
Hard-hit rate has edged up to 40%, nearing his career percentage and supporting more productive contact.
If he maintains double-digit walks and keeps strikeouts around or below 20%, his overall value improves noticeably.
The Braves remain around 40 wins as June approaches, with Yastrzemski helping the lineup at a key moment.
Yastrzemski’s improved plate discipline includes better swing decisions and sustained contact against both right-handers and left-handers.
Yastrzemski’s recent surge followed his first home run of the season on May 12, signaling a switch in form.
The article notes the correlation between more balls in play and greater opportunities for success.
Yastrzemski’s offense has become a reliable part of the Braves' lineup during a winning stretch.

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Braves Players With the Best All-Star Cases So Far

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Braves Players With the Best All-Star Cases So Far

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Matt Olson leads NL first basemen in home runs, RBIs, OPS and slugging, making him the strongest Braves case.
Michael Harris II is having a career year and could be a lock for a starting nod.
Chris Sale sits among NL leaders in ERA, WHIP and opponents’ average, keeping him in the running for an All-Star middle inning role.
Bryce Elder is improving and could be a reserve, showing a 2.50 ERA and 1.08 WHIP through 12 starts.
Drake Baldwin appears as a health-dependent candidate after leading catchers with 13 homers and a .932 OPS before his oblique injury.
Raisel Iglesias might still be a late-season factor despite earlier shoulder injury and limited All-Star track record.
Ronald Acuña Jr. remains in the mix for a reserve spot if his late-season surge continues.
Ozzie Albies could still strengthen his case after recent improvements and solid two-base production.
Braves’ All-Star outlook blends clear-cut contenders with health and late-season form caveats.
The piece tracks evolving All-Star cases across position groups with updates on injuries and readiness.

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