Braves fail to capitalize on early lead in loss to Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lost 4-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 22, 2026, in Milwaukee. Martín Pérez had a strong start, but an error in the third inning led to three unearned runs. The Braves, who have scored two or fewer runs in five of their last six games, fell to 75-55. They will aim to avoid a sweep against the Brewers on August 23 at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- •Braves lead 1-0 after first inning with a run from Michael Harris II.
- •Pérez allows four runs (one earned) over four innings.
- •Brewers scored three unearned runs after Pérez's error.
- •Atlanta's offense struggled, only managing one run against Milwaukee's pitching.
- •Braves seek to avoid a sweep in neutral-site finale on August 23.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Error proves costly as Braves bats stay cold in another loss at Brewers
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