Braves rally late to edge Rockies with key two-run double
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a narrow victory over the Colorado Rockies on August 29, 2026. After a scoreless game until the eighth inning, the Braves scored two runs on a double by Money Mike Harris, taking a 2-1 lead. The Rockies had previously scored one run in the sixth inning. Martin Perez pitched effectively for 5.2 innings, recording six strikeouts. Didier Fuentes closed the game for the Braves, securing the win after allowing a runner but striking out two batters in the ninth. Atlanta seeks a series sweep in their next game.
- •Braves score two runs in the eighth to take the lead.
- •Martin Perez strikes out six in 5.2 innings pitched.
- •Didier Fuentes secures the save in a tense ninth inning.
- •Braves look for a sweep against the Rockies in their next match.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Braves offense does just enough to back stellar pitching
"The Braves’ offense was largely absent, but Martin Perez, Brett Suter, and Didier Fuentes combined to hold the Rockies to 1 run
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