Braves turn to JR Ritchie amid slump against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the San Francisco Giants on June 17, 2026, at Truist Park. The Braves are looking to break a five-game losing streak after a recent 7-2 loss to the Giants. Rookie right-hander JR Ritchie hopes to build on his best outing, where he threw five scoreless innings in relief, as he starts against the Giants' Carson Whisenhunt, who is making his season debut. Neither team has faced the opposing pitcher before, adding to the matchup's intrigue.
- •Braves have lost five of their last six games.
- •Rookie JR Ritchie posts a 3.82 ERA in his return to the rotation.
- •Carson Whisenhunt makes his season debut for the Giants.
- •Neither team has faced the opposing starting pitcher.
- •Game time is set for 7:15 PM EDT.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Braves hope JR Ritchie can pull team out of downturn vs. Giants
"Can the rookie build off his best career outing?
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