Atlanta Braves News: Atlanta avoids sweep, Nacho Alvarez homers, more

The Atlanta Braves finally got back into the win column after a 6-3 victory at Camden Yards. The Braves ultimately dropped the series, but Thursday afternoon’s victory ended the club’s five-game skid.

Reynaldo López had another successful start, pitching six scoreless innings. He struck out eight and walked one. He now leads the majors in ERA with a 1.69.

The lackluster offense showed some signs of life, as the Braves had 12 hits, five of which went for extra bases.

Next, the Braves return to Truist Park where they will host the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game series.

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Just a day after his promotion, Nacho Alvarez hit his first Triple-A home run in a Gwinnett Stripers uniform.

Chris Sale, Charlie Morton and Hurston Waldrep are expected to take the mound in the upcoming series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Allan Winans had a good Wednesday in Triple-A, recording nine strikeouts against the Nashville Sounds. More information in the minor league recap.

The six-man rotation and lack of offense are each included in our main takeaways from the series in Baltimore.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever José Hernandez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash. The Pirates designated him for assignment Tuesday.

New York Yankees outfielder Everson Pereira is out for the 2024 season with no announcement on his injury or whether surgery is necessary. He has been on the minor league injured list since May 30.

Chicago White Sox DH/OF Eloy Jiménez is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment after suffering a hamstring strain.

The Washington Nationals claimed right-hander Eduardo Salazar off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and offered him to Triple-A Rochester. He was DFA’d by the Mariners earlier this week.

The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Levi Stoudt off waivers from the Seattle Mariners after he was designated for assignment earlier this week.