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Braves walk it off in extras as Chris Sale reaches milestone

The Atlanta Braves took on the Cincinnati Reds in what will be Chris Sale’s final start of the season. The Braves have already clinched their division and likely will not catch the two seed, but it was still going to be a fun game with Chris Sale trying to reach the two-hundred strikeout mark. Chris Sale leads the NL in having the lowest HR rate against him with averaging 0.5 HR per nine innings. So, it was a bit of a shock to see him give up a leadoff HR to Brito. Sale settled in after that t...

Braves’ Chris Sale joins 200 strikeout club for 9th time

Chris Sale is, well, still Chris Sale. The Atlanta Braves ace made sure his final start of the 2026 MLB regular season was one to remember, as he helped take down the Cincinnati Reds in a 3-2 victory on Wednesday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Against the Reds, the 37-year-old Sale needed just 5 2/3 […] The post Braves’ Chris Sale joins 200 strikeout club for 9th time appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves walk it off in extras as Chris Sale reaches milestone

The Atlanta Braves took on the Cincinnati Reds in what will be Chris Sale’s final start of the season. The Braves have already clinched their division and likely will not catch the two seed, but it was still going to be a fun game with Chris Sale trying to reach the two-hundred strikeout mark. Chris […]

MLB Playoff Power Rankings: Separating the Contenders From the Pretenders

A.J. Pierzynski and Erik Kratz reveal their latest MLB power rankings and break down which contenders they trust most heading into October. The guys debate where the Brewers, Dodgers, Braves and Rays belong near the top, how Aaron Judge’s injury changes the Yankees’ outlook and whether the red-hot Padres deserve to be considered among baseball’s best teams. They also explain their biggest concerns with the Cubs, Phillies and other flawed contenders while debating the White Sox and Guardians in...

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Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Andrew Abbott

Atlanta Braves Discussion Chris Sale may not win the Cy Young, but he can close at his season as one of the best of his career tonight. Sep 23, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Cincinnati Reds after overcoming a scare yesterday where Ronald Acuña when down when he fouled a ball off of his lower leg. Fortunately, tests came back negative. Chris Sale is likely making his final start of the regular season in a matchup against Andrew Abbott where we see opposite types of sea...

Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves – September 23, 2026

Last night the Cincinnati Reds started out the series in Atlanta with a 4-0 win over the Braves. Tonight the road team will be looking to follow up with another win at Truist Park in their 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm ET. Starting Lineups Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Braves Juan Brito – RF Drake Baldwin – C Elly De La Cruz – SS Mauricio Dubon – LF Sal Stewart – 1B Matt Olson – 1B Dane Myers – CF Ozzie Albies – 2B Eugenio Suarez – DH Michael Harris II – CF Matt McLain – 2B Aust...

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Andrew Abbott vs. Chris Sale

The Cincinnati Reds are back in action on Wednesday night in Altanta as a pair of southpaws will start at Truist Park. The Braves will roll out ace Chris Sale while Cincinnati turns to former All Star Andrew Abbott, with first pitch set for 7:15 PM ET. Here’s how both clubs will line up to […]

Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Andrew Abbott

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Cincinnati Reds after overcoming a scare yesterday where Ronald Acuña when down when he fouled a ball off of his lower leg. Fortunately, tests came back negative. Chris Sale is likely making his final start of the regular season in a matchup against Andrew Abbott where we see […]

Elly De La Cruz on the cusp of statistical history as Reds take on Braves

Once hailed as ‘the most celebrated feat that can be achieved by a player who has both power and speed’ by Baseball Digest, a season featuring both 30 homers and 30 stolen bases earns one elite membership into the ‘30-30’ club. Only a trio of players in Cincinnati Reds history (and only 51 in total […]

Braves Activate Robert Suarez for Postseason Push

By Charlie Wright | at September 23, 2026 3:00pm CDT The Braves reinstated reliever Robert Suarez from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Reds. He’s been sidelined since late June with right elbow inflammation. Right-hander Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a spot for Suarez. Atlanta had an opening on the 40-man, so no additional move was needed. Suarez rejoins the Braves just in time for the postseason. He’s expected to make two appearances over the final five games of the re...

Dubón in LF, Hicklen in RF, and Acuña out of lineup for Braves

The Atlanta Braves have fortunately gotten to a point in the season where they don’t have to go all out if they choose in terms of roster moves and lineups. The odds of getting the second seed has significantly dwindled and they have already clinched their division. Because of this, and add in that Ronald Acuña just fouled a ball off his leg, there was no telling what the lineup was going to be before we saw it. Not knowing can make waiting for it fun in a way for some. Rather than assuming wh...

THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 158: Chris Sale gets final tune-up start of season vs Reds | BRAVES PREVIEW

The Atlanta Braves are giving ace Chris Sale his final tune-up start before the postseason, handing him the ball for game two versus the Cincinnati Reds. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today’s game. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code “BravesToday” Rocker Chicks by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 lice...

Latest Ronald Acuña Jr injury update provides massive relief for Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. had the entire southeast holding their breath last night when he exited the game after fouling a ball off his shin. We did get good news rather quickly. The Braves announced during the game that X-rays were negative, and another report from after the game said that the CT scan was also […]

Braves Activate Robert Suarez

The Braves reinstated reliever Robert Suarez from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Reds. He’s been sidelined since late June with right elbow inflammation. Right-hander Owen Murphy was optioned to clear a spot for Suarez. Atlanta had an opening on the 40-man, so no additional move was needed. Suarez rejoins the Braves […]

Dubón in LF, Hicklen in RF, and Acuña out of lineup for Braves

The Atlanta Braves have fortunately gotten to a point in the season where they don’t have to go all out if they choose in terms of roster moves and lineups. The odds of getting the second seed has significantly dwindled and they have already clinched their division. Because of this, and add in that Ronald […]

Chris Sale takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves Game Information Chris Sale looks to make likely his last regular season start of the season Sep 23, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC In what will likely be his last regular season start for the Atlanta Braves this season, Chris Sale will be facing off against Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Sale is not the front runner for the Cy Young award, but will most certainly get some second and third place votes with his 2.18 ERA, 30.3 percent strikeout rate, and league leading strikeout ...

Chris Sale takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves

In what will likely be his last regular season start for the Atlanta Braves this season, Chris Sale will be facing off against Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Sale is not the front runner for the Cy Young award, but will most certainly get some second and third place votes with his 2.18 […]

How will the Braves utilize Robert Suarez in the playoffs after three months away?

The Braves announced on Wednesday that All-Star reliever Robert Suarez has been activated from the Injured List. In a corresponding move, Owen Murphy has been optioned. The #Braves today returned RHP Robert Suarez from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list, and optioned RHP Owen Murphy. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 23, […]

Robert Suarez is back from the Injured List

The Atlanta Braves (who are, were, and ever shall be National League East Division Champions) have made a roster move before they entertain the Cincinnati Reds for an exhibition of baseball tonight. Robert Suarez, who had been away since June 26th with right elbow inflammation, has been reinstated from the 60-day Injured List. Honestly, it’s felt like longer. Suarez pitched 32 innings of 0.56/2.44/3.40 ball while holding down the eighth inning plus a smidge of other high leverage spots. The Tr...

Robert Suarez is back from the Injured List

The Atlanta Braves (who are, were, and ever shall be National League East Division Champions) have made a roster move before they entertain the Cincinnati Reds for an exhibition of baseball tonight. Robert Suarez, who had been away since June 26th with right elbow inflammation, has been reinstated from the 60-day Injured List. Honestly, it’s […]

Braves’ Robert Suarez set to officially return with playoffs right around corner

The Atlanta Braves are set to receive a huge boost ahead of the postseason. Right-handed pitcher Robert Suarez, who happens to be one of the best relievers in MLB, was reinstated from the injured list on Wednesday, the team announced. “The #Braves today returned RHP Robert Suarez from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from […] The post Braves’ Robert Suarez set to officially return with playoffs right around corner appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Is Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. playing tonight vs. Reds after injury scare?

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered an injury scare during Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. It was later revealed that Acuna was dealing with a left shin contusion and X-rays were negative. He is day-to-day, but is he playing tonight vs. the Reds? The Braves can be patient with Acuna, as […] The post Is Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. playing tonight vs. Reds after injury scare? appeared first on ClutchPoints .