Braves secure series win over Rockies with late rally
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
On August 29, 2026, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-1, relying on strong pitching and a late offensive push. Martin Perez allowed one run in 5.2 innings, striking out six but did not earn the win. The Braves faced a tough Colorado bullpen until a pivotal eighth inning saw Michael Harris II deliver a clutch hit, driving in two runs. The Braves' bullpen held the lead in the ninth to close out the game. Despite struggling offensively, this win showcases the Braves' capability to secure victories through strong pitching.
- •Braves score two runs to win 2-1 against Rockies
- •Martin Perez pitches 5.2 innings, allowing one run
- •Michael Harris II's hit in the eighth drives in two runs
- •Braves bullpen secures the lead in the ninth inning
- •The win reflects Braves' strong pitching strategy
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Martin Perez’s Sixth-Inning Glitch Cost the Braves Nothing
"The Braves offense scored just two runs on August 29, 2026, yet Martin Perez's stellar outing and late-game heroics secured a series win.
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