Braves face tough pitching matchups against Blue Jays and Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Atlanta Braves prepare for a challenging week as they host the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates. They will not face Paul Skenes of the Pirates, but still expect tough competition with Braxton Ashcraft scheduled to pitch. Kevin Gausman will also return with the Blue Jays, and his strong season start presents a formidable challenge for the Braves' offense, which needs to maintain its form. The Braves' upcoming games are crucial in continuing their momentum amidst strong pitching from their opponents.
- •Braves host Toronto Blue Jays from June 2-4.
- •Kevin Gausman and Braxton Ashcraft are key pitchers for the opponents.
- •Atlanta's offense must stay sharp against strong pitching this week.
- •Blue Jays currently have a.94 wRC+, ranking among the lowest in the AL.
- •Braves are looking to take advantage of potential defensive errors from Toronto.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Week Ahead for Atlanta: Tough pitching matchups lie ahead for the Braves
"No Paul Skenes, No Problem? Nah, not exactly.
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