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29.06.2022 / 14:09

Bryce Harper set for thumb surgery, Phillies hope he plays this year

PHILADELPHIA - Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will have surgery Wednesday to repair his broken left thumb and the team hopes the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.Manager Rob Thomson did not offer a timetable for Harper’s return."It’s tough, but it’s probably the best thing for him. So whatever’s best for him is best for me," Thomson said Tuesday. "If he’s able to come back, which we plan on, then that’s good under the circumstances."Harper’s thumb was broken when he was hit by a 97 mph pitch from San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday night.The 29-year-old Harper is hitting .318 with 15 home runs, 48 RBIs and a .985 OPS, and has helped the Phillies recently surge back into playoff contention.The Phillies opened a three-game series Tuesday night against Atlanta."I’ve got to be positive for the guys in here.

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Adrianza, Braves rally for 8-7 win over Phillies in 12th

ATLANTA – Ehire Adrianza capped a night full of comebacks for Atlanta with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, helping the Braves stun the Philadelphia Phillies for a chaotic 8-7 victory Saturday.

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Two-way star: Braves' Ynoa hits slam, slams door on Nats

WASHINGTON – Huascar Ynoa hit a grand slam and pitched seven stress-free innings in a dominant two-way performance, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

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LEADING OFF: Braves' Acuña uncertain vs struggling Yanks

A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:

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Freeman, Braves pound Cubs 13-4, lose Acuña to injury

CHICAGO – The Atlanta Braves say it's next man up when it comes to their rash of injuries so far this season.

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Braves OF Acuña departs with abdominal muscle pain

CHICAGO – Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. left Sunday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after experiencing pain in his lower abdominal muscles.

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Acuña, Braves get 1st win; top Nats 7-6 to open doubleheader

WASHINGTON – The Atlanta Braves snapped their season-starting four-game losing streak by edging the Washington Nationals 7-6 in a doubleheader opener Wednesday with the help of three hits from Ronald Acuña Jr. and a save by Will Smith a night after he gave up a walk-off hit.

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Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team

NEW YORK – National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team on Wednesday night.The slugging first baseman was joined by Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and starting pitcher Max Fried. Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Riley HR ignites big Braves 9th in 5-1 NLCS win over Dodgers

ARLINGTON, Texas – Austin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run outburst, and the Atlanta Braves opened their first National League Championship Series since 2001 with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Riley, the No.

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D'Arnaud, Braves rally in 7th, beat Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

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Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds again to sweep series

ATLANTA – Ian Anderson dazzled in another shutout performance for Atlanta, and the Braves won a playoff series for the first time in almost two decades by sweeping the light-hitting Cincinnati Reds with a 5-0 victory Thursday.Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits for the NL East champions, including a run-scoring double in the fifth.

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Anderson dazzles in debut, Braves end Cole streak, top Yanks

ATLANTA – Ian Anderson dazzled in his big league debut, holding the Yankees hitless into the sixth inning and ending Gerrit Cole's 20-game winning streak as the Atlanta Braves beat New York 5-1 Wednesday to open a doubleheader.Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrated his return to the lineup by leading off with a 473-foot drive against Cole.Anderson (1-0) gave a depleted Atlanta rotation a huge boost.

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Ozuna hits 2 HRs, Braves rough up Nola, Phillies 11-2

ATLANTA - The Braves don’t look like they are missing two of their best hitters.Two offseason additions are helping to fill the void.Marcell Ozuna homered twice and drove in four runs as Atlanta roughed up Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Friday night.Travis d’Arnaud and Ozuna hit back-to-back homers off Nola in a four-run third inning. D’Arnaud, who drove in three runs, and Ozuna each got three hits.Ozuna and d’Arnaud were free-agent signings who are proving to be valuable additions.

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LEADING OFF: Brewers eye 3rd straight win vs rival Cubs

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:SOMETHING'S BREWINGThe Milwaukee Brewers have a chance to put a little heat on the front-running Chicago Cubs if they can beat them for the third straight time.After losing the series opener at Wrigley Field, the Brewers bounced back with a pair of taut one-run victories. The setbacks marked the first back-to-back losses by Chicago this season.

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Acuna homers to lead Braves past Phillies 5-2 in first of 2

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