Atlanta Braves embark on challenging week-long road trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Atlanta Braves start a demanding seven-day road trip on August 17, facing three teams across four ballparks. They will play three games against the Minnesota Twins, one makeup game against the Chicago White Sox, and two games versus the Milwaukee Brewers. The trip concludes with the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. As the Braves navigate this stretch, they are faced with the challenge of maintaining their performance despite significant travel demands.
- •Braves play three games against the Minnesota Twins starting August 17.
- •Trip includes a makeup game against the Chicago White Sox.
- •Atlanta will face the Milwaukee Brewers for two games next week.
- •The final game of the trip is the Little League Classic in Williamsport.
- •Braves' performance during this stretch is crucial for postseason aspirations.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — The Week Ahead for Atlanta: The most grueling road trip of the season
"The Braves are probably going to be sick of airplanes by the time this week is over
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