Braves secure series win against Rangers with Baldwin and Riley's power
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Atlanta Braves clinched their 21st series of the season after defeating the Texas Rangers 8-5 in the finale of a three-game set on July 20, 2026. Catcher Drake Baldwin returned from injury to hit a career-best 5-for-5, including two home runs, while third baseman Austin Riley also homered twice and drove in four runs. Baldwin's performance signals a strong comeback after nearly a month on the sidelines, and Riley's two-hit performance contributes to the Braves' offensive resurgence following a challenging June. The Braves maintain a three-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East standings.
- •Drake Baldwin goes 5-for-5 with two home runs.
- •Austin Riley hits two home runs and has four RBIs.
- •Braves clinch their 21st series of the season.
- •Atlanta holds a three-game lead in the NL East.
- •Team aims to continue improving after a difficult June.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Refreshed Braves open second half with series win behind Drake Baldwin and Austin Riley
"In the Braves’ first games back from the All-Star break, the club clinched its 21st series — tying its total from the 2025 season.
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