Braves host Rays as Martin Perez faces Nick Martinez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Tampa Bay Rays at Truist Park on September 10, 2026. This matchup features starting pitchers Martin Perez and Nick Martinez. Atlanta enters the contest looking to avoid a series sweep following a loss in the previous meeting where Jorge Mateo tagged out Mauricio Dubon. The Braves currently hold a slim lead in their division. A sweep in this series could result in their lead narrowing to two games, which would leave the team in a precarious position heading into a weekend series against the Phillies. The organization is currently managing these standings as they approach the final stretch of the season.
- •Martin Perez and Nick Martinez are scheduled to start the game at Truist Park.
- •The Braves seek to avoid a sweep by the Rays.
- •Jorge Mateo successfully tagged out Mauricio Dubon during the previous game.
- •Atlanta faces a high-stakes series against the Phillies immediately following these games.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Braves vs. Rays chat and discussion: Martin Perez vs. Nick Martinez
"Braves try to avoid getting swept on the eve of a huge series against the Phillies
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