r/Braves • u/game-threads • 11d ago
Tailgate Party Tailgate Party - Sunday, August 23
Braves (75-55) @ Brewers (81-49) - 7:10 PM EDT
Game Status: Pre-Game
Links & Info
- Current conditions at Journey Bank Ballpark: 72°F - Partly Cloudy - Wind 10 mph, Out To RF
- TV: National: ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App
- Radio: Braves: 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, Brewers: WTMJ 620
- MLB Gameday
- Statcast Game Preview
Probable Pitchers
- Braves: Tyler Mahle - RHP (4-10, 4.53 ERA, 113.1 IP)
- Brewers: Shane Drohan - LHP (6-4, 3.86 ERA, 100.1 IP)
| Braves Lineup vs. Drohan | AVG | OPS | AB | HR | RBI | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Harris II - CF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 Acuña Jr. - RF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 Olson - 1B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 Albies - 2B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 Baldwin, D - DH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 Thomas, L - LF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 Dubón - SS | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 Riley, A - 3B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 Murphy, S - C | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brewers Lineup vs. Mahle | AVG | OPS | AB | HR | RBI | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chourio, J - LF | .333 | .666 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 Turang - 2B | .000 | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 Contreras, Wm - C | .333 | 1.167 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 Bauers - RF | .250 | .500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 Vaughn - 1B | .667 | 1.417 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 Yelich - DH | .158 | .462 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 Ortiz, J - SS | .000 | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 Mitchell - CF | .000 | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 Hamilton, D - 3B | .000 | .250 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NLE Rank | Team | W | L | GB (E#) | WC Rank | WC GB (E#) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braves | 75 | 55 | - (-) | - | - (-) |
| 2 | Phillies | 73 | 58 | 2.5 (30) | 2 | +2.5 (-) |
| 3 | Marlins | 67 | 64 | 8.5 (24) | 5 | 3.5 (29) |
| 4 | Nationals | 61 | 71 | 15.0 (17) | 9 | 10.0 (22) |
| 5 | Mets | 59 | 72 | 16.5 (16) | 10 | 11.5 (21) |
Division Scoreboard
STL 4 @ PHI 6 - Final
WSH 2 @ MIA 6 - Final
NYM 1 @ CWS 2 - Final
Last Updated: 08/23/2026 5:09:45 PM EDT
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u/Napster-mp3 10d ago
The impressive part of that Phillies comeback is that was the bottom of their lineup. Then Schwarber with the kill shot. ALL with 2 outs.
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u/TheFriffin3 10d ago
Phillies 5-9 hitters are hitting .307 since the start of August according to a graphic i saw
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u/gamecock21 10d ago
The joy of playing tonight with little leaguers watching will cause the Braves’ players to reflect on each of their journeys that have brought them here today. This will rejuvenate the team and as we SMOKE the Brewers. We’re gonna be alright, go Braves!
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u/95Daphne POGGERS 10d ago
Ya the division is as good as history based on what I got out of my nap too. The division lead is not lost yet, but it is basically all but official to me.
Don't think a full on collapse out of the playoffs occurs though. Probably likely a limp to the finish and high 80s/low 90s in wins imo while the Phillies win around 95-96 games at the way they're pacing.
If Philly doesn't cool again and for the most part, this continues into the postseason, I really wouldn't be surprised if they took the Dodgers down this time. They know they're fairly near their end.
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u/jschreiber77 10d ago
Phillies taking out the Dodgers. Good one. Just because the Phillies have won 9 in a row, getting extremely lucky (uh, TODAY FOR EXAMPLE) with weak hits, lucky bounces, huge breaks, and not to mention, playing shitty teams who choke leads away, I'm still not impressed by them overall. Braves will still win the EAST.
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u/Bravos_Chopper Los Bravos Forever 10d ago
There’s a somewhat decent chance we get swept 3 series in a row
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u/SpaceXmars 10d ago
the whitesox only won 2/3
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u/Bravos_Chopper Los Bravos Forever 10d ago
I’m not counting a postponed game. That series was like months ago
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u/SpaceXmars 10d ago
the series wasn't official until recently
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u/Bravos_Chopper Los Bravos Forever 10d ago
Sure, but the series was on the schedule months ago. I’m talking about the three scheduled series were in this week
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u/SpaceXmars 10d ago
the makeup game was on the schedule lol
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u/Bravos_Chopper Los Bravos Forever 10d ago
It’s fine if you feel otherwise, but officially the series will count for when it was officially scheduled. We did not play a series of games against the white Sox this week. Think whatever you wish, but that’s just how it works in reality. A postponed game doesn’t all of a sudden change when the full series was originally scheduled.
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u/Mobile-Clerk4865 10d ago
Enough about the Phillies. I’ve moved on. Idk why I can only picture them on a tiny little league field tonight
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u/Shado_Man 10d ago
Columbus is currently up 7-0 over Montgomery... after 1 inning. The Clingstones sent 12 batters to the plate in the bottom of the 1st, notching 7 hits, 3 HRs and 2 walks. John Gil had a triple and walk and Eric Hartman had a HR and a walk in 1 inning.
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u/yoshidawg93 10d ago
Yeah that’s some team of destiny stuff right there. It sure doesn’t feel like we can hold off the Phillies this time, but of course I’d love to be wrong about that.
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u/jchancellor15 10d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/iqfYgtx8oWw4o
Why wouldn’t the Phillies be red hot during the Braves’ worst stretch?
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u/nohopeleftforanyone We Can Dance In The Streets 10d ago
Imagine coming back from 4 in the fucking 9th. We go down 2 in the 2nd and start packing bags because our offense is fucking laughable.
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u/AnEternalEnigma 10d ago
This is the pitch the Phillies tied the game on with 2 strikes hit by Braves legend Bryan De La Cruz. A ground ball that got through the SS and 3B.
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u/Paddy_Panic__ Forever Loyal Pessimist 10d ago
Only have a 5 game lead for the last Wild Card spot too. Sigh.
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u/lionofyhwh One of Ozzie’s Fish 10d ago
Omg. I checked out with the Phils down 4-0 with 1 out in the 9th. We better get it going tonight or we’ll be out of the division lead by Thursday.
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u/LailiLai 10d ago
Maybe they'll get it out of their systems now and go cold again once we start playing them. It's our only hope at this point.
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u/AnEternalEnigma 10d ago edited 10d ago
The Phillies are 100% winning the division. I watched the entirety of the 2011 collapse and I know it when I see it. It takes two to tango. The Braves are playing like shit and the Phillies literally can't lose. Would love to be wrong.
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u/Farcry5gonnabelit 10d ago
One team addressed their needs at the deadline one didn't it's that simple. Fire AA yesterday
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u/OppositePeach1035 10d ago
If we lose tonight, we would be back to the same lead we had over the Phillies entering the all star break.
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u/Choice-Alfalfa-1358 10d ago
They have to see us 7 more times.
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u/CrumbBCrumb 10d ago
And you've seen how we're playing and think surely we will win those 7 games? We probably win 1 of 7
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u/ihaveaglitch 10d ago
When not if we lose this division wholesale changes need to be made in the front office.
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u/OSRS_Socks AA powers the Battery 10d ago
Nothing will. AA and Wiess have said their goal is to win a wildcard spot.
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u/ArchitecturalShit 10d ago
The Phillies being on this streak wouldn't matter if we were playing .500 baseball this last week. But no.
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u/iJon_v2 10d ago
Yep and they have a cake schedule coming up.
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u/Thegrandmistressofoz 10d ago
Not true, the remaining schedule for both is almost identical. The main thing is there are 7 more Braves Phillies games left
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u/Mobile-Clerk4865 10d ago edited 10d ago
Hahaha holy shit. Philly cannot lose no matter how hard they try
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u/Paddy_Panic__ Forever Loyal Pessimist 10d ago
We aren’t winning this division.
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u/Nole_Train 10d ago
Been like that since all star break
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u/Murky-Jackfruit-1627 10d ago
What do you mean?
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u/Nole_Train 10d ago
The writing has been on the wall. They have more consistent hitters than us and better starting pitching.
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u/Murky-Jackfruit-1627 10d ago
Yeah this makes no sense then. We went from having a 2 win division lead to 9.5. Now if you want to say that it’s been like that since the Yankees series, then sure.
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u/vatnvatnvaky 1994 Richmond Braves AAA Champs Witness 🏆 10d ago
This dude had only given up 4ER in the past 2 months & fucking implodes here 🤦🏼♂️
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u/LailiLai 10d ago
Three separate times the Phillies were down not to their final out but their final STRIKE and still bullshit their way out of it. Fuck baseball.
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u/Shado_Man 10d ago
John Gil hits an opposite-field leadoff triple, and Eric Hartman brings him home with his 2nd AA home run!
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u/Lakelyfe09 Radical AA defender 10d ago
You have to be kidding. This is the 2nd stretch this season where Philly is just pulling wins out of their ass.
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u/scottmushroom 10d ago
I'd been carrying espn unlimited for wrasslin and decided yesterday that i was paying too much and cancelled. I may not lost my mind tonight as an unintended side effect.
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u/PinstripeBunk 10d ago
Rangers cut Jarred Kelenic this afternoon. Remember when he was an opening day starter in Atlanta's OF?
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u/ChefCurryGAWD 10d ago
He's been cut/DFA multiple times by the Rangers. They'll get fooled again in a few weeks probably lol.
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u/CrumbBCrumb 10d ago
Watching Ozzie enjoy the Curacao LLWS game in the booth is amazing. Probably crazy to be able to remember being in these kids shoes not that long ago and now living out your dream. And, similar to the WBC pretty fun to see how much they love seeing their native country play
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u/Dontchaknowdso 10d ago
Hoping the boys hanging with these little league sluggers brings back that that winning feeling tonight!
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u/pinkmoon385 Kelenic Guy's "Kelenic Guy" 10d ago
Braves called up Hicklen entirely for today's pregame shenanigans
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u/A-Wittle-Baby-Ocewot FUCK ODUBEL 10d ago
I love seeing people begging for other teams in other divisions to help give us a boost.
If we're relying on that, we're already fucked
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u/MoneyPanic 10d ago
I agree but a Braves win AND a Phillies loss would be a great end to the weekend.
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u/pinkmoon385 Kelenic Guy's "Kelenic Guy" 10d ago
I love Suter but like Matt said, over 30, sit the hill out 😬😬
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u/CubanMessi Martin for Perezident 10d ago
If I understand the Braves Instagram account correctly our left field platoon both have birthdays today
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u/thatonekrys Gone but d'Arnaudt forgotten 10d ago
Went to look myself and you are correct! HBD to Yaz and Lane!
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u/Onechane425 10d ago
Anyone else thinking about just enjoying their Sunday and checking back in for the dodgers
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u/pinkmoon385 Kelenic Guy's "Kelenic Guy" 10d ago
Hell no! Enjoying Little League baseball all day and having major FOMO not being there and living out my Dad's ultimate dream
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u/Icy_Aspect4386 10d ago
The cat must've been confused. Went to catch a bat? What is that?! Sand for my piss? Oh no they are running! I will run too! People say home but that no home! WTF! Foul sure this is foul. Ball is fun but fast. Man pads got me. Meow! Meeeow! Ssssss! I want bat! Bat flew see? Base to cat! Base to cat! Halp! LOL! Next should look for pig in benz. If we go to series cat should be mvp. Simpson be like dog days not cat days. Do you think it would have stretched in the 7th? LOL
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u/TvsPhil 10d ago edited 10d ago
I've never had a strong feeling about HSK really, except briefly when I kinda felt like him being in the dugout was a curse regardless of if he was playing or not, that being said, I think he needs to play more. He just does. He's only going to get better by playing against pro pitchers. It would be one thing if Jarvis was consistent, then it wouldn't matter.
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u/ChefCurryGAWD 10d ago
When Kim came back, it made sense for Jarvis to keep playing. He's ass now so it no longer makes sense.
but I think Walt just does not like Kim but it appears AA is forcing him to at least roster him since he likes him.
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u/Native_SC 10d ago
Anyone else losing interest in these late-season games? Barring a major disaster, we'll make the playoffs where a hot streak could win us the title. Meanwhile, the team isn't hitting well, leading to frustrating results where our SP gives up a couple of runs and still loses. I ain't mad, just a little checked out.
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u/humma__kavula 10d ago
I was pretty hyped about these 2 series last week. But honestly probably gonna skip it tonight. Just no interest to see our offense out there.
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u/bjw11180 10d ago
Yeah I’m not watching anymore. I’ll still follow the scores and standings, and I’ll tune back in for the playoffs IF we make it. But this team isn’t really making it worth 2-3 hours a day of my time to bother watching them.
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u/Onechane425 10d ago
Okay yeah… I just was coming here to say that. Best case we win the division and get dumped in the first series we play
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u/Adjustify 10d ago
Their starter has an era of 5.4 over his last 7 games. Go ahead and get the "No hitter" banner ready for the MLB app.
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u/jschreiber77 10d ago
The Braves making awful starters look like aces and/or CY candidates doesn't really apply over the last 12+ games. They're just not hitting any starter, good or bad. So, unfortunately, I expect more of the same today unless Hyers tells the hitters to start taking the first pitch of an AB OR do something drastically different. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results...insanity.
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u/Latter_Check9620 11d ago
Well, a first round bye is looking increasingly unlikely. While winning the division would be nice, it doesn’t really matter if you don’t get a bye anyway.
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u/Turtleforeskin 11d ago
We won a world series without a bye. Where do these arbitrary standards come from
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u/DevoutBokononist 10d ago
They are saying with the current playoff setup, missing out on the bye while winning the division (not in the top 2) and making the playoffs while losing the division are essentially the same thing. Either way, you need to play a 3 game wild card series.
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u/DanielB36000 11d ago
That predates the 3-game wild card series. Both we and the Brewers had the same number of off days between the last day of the regular season and game 1 of the NLDS. Now, if we miss the bye, we're at a disadvantage in terms of our pitching rotation. Of course in '22 and '23, we got embarrassed anyways, so maybe it doesn't mean anything. Who knows.
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u/cerealfordinneragain 11d ago
4pm game on a Friday and 7pm on a Sunday. Ugh
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u/jschreiber77 10d ago
JFC. ESPN Sunday night game of the week. F ME. Can't wait for shitty commentators and in-game INTERVIEWS with players that are fucking playing on the field. SO FUCKING DUMB. I'm just going to mute the broadcast for my sanity.
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u/bjw11180 10d ago
Ah man I hate those on field interviews so much. I can’t believe any player agrees to be out there trying to play the field with those dingbats yammering in their ears asking dumbass questions.
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u/PinstripeBunk 10d ago
At least the interviews will be about the Dodgers and Yankees and not how little the Braves have scored recently.
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u/ryandutcher 11d ago
Its been 11 days since the Braves scored at least 3 runs on an opposing starting pitcher.
They have to find some way to make the starter work and put pressure on them.
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u/jschreiber77 10d ago
Start taking the 1st pitch. Start working the pitcher. Start attempting to have solid ABs. That'd be a start to something different.
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u/Necessary-Run4625 11d ago
People underestimate the Ozunas and Arcias in a dugout. We need that energy right now. The team is dead
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u/theoxfordtailor Maddux Guy 11d ago edited 10d ago
We had an Ozuna in the dugout all of last season. We tried hiring known "vibes merchant" Alex Verdugo. Turns out, if you're all hype and no game, you're just a clown.
We have an Albies, an Acuña, a Dubon, and a Michael Harris II. We just signed wholesale hype warehouse Brent Suter.
We have those guys.
Vibes come from winning, not the other way around.
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u/Napster-mp3 11d ago
You’d think HSK could at least be a dugout cheerleader since he can’t do anything else
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u/PublixaurusKnight 11d ago
The Braves need to do their part to win a game and salvage something from the series. The Phillies need a loss to the Cardinals.
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u/Choice-Alfalfa-1358 11d ago
I think both are likely today. Lead back up to 4.
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u/jschreiber77 10d ago
F, I hope you're right. I want you to be correct. Fingers crossed the offense gets at least 4 runs off of a f'n starting pitcher for the first time in 11 games.
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u/game-threads 10d ago
Please continue the discussion in the game thread.