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Braves carry eight-game winning streak into Yankees series opener

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Braves carry eight-game winning streak into Yankees series opener

Summary

The Atlanta Braves (70-45) begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees (64-51) tonight at 7:00 PM ET. Atlanta enters the matchup on an eight-game winning streak, having recently swept the Miami Marlins, with Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting two home runs in the final game. The Yankees will look to rebound from a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, where they managed only four hits. Left-hander Max Fried is set to pitch for New York, while Tyler Mahle will make his Braves debut.

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•Atlanta Braves enter on an eight-game winning streak.
•Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice in the last game against Miami.
•New York Yankees lost 3-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals in their last game.
•Max Fried starts for the Yankees; Tyler Mahle debuts for the Braves.
•Game begins at 7:00 PM ET, August 7, 2026.

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