Joey Votto predicts Braves loss after apologizing for prior prediction mistake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
During the Atlanta Braves' Wild Card win against the Philadelphia Phillies, announcer Joey Votto apologized for predicting that the Braves would not score again. His comment came in the bottom of the fourth inning, shortly before Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer. After apologizing on social media, Votto quickly stated that he predicted the Braves would lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. He later clarified that he did not truly mean his apology.
- •Joey Votto predicted during the game that Braves would score no more runs.
- •Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer shortly after Votto's prediction.
- •Votto apologized on social media but predicted a Braves loss to the Dodgers next.
- •The Braves won the game 6-2 and will face the Dodgers in the playoffs.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Announcer ‘apologizes’ to Braves fans for terrible prediction; immediately predicts Braves loss
"Joey Votto apologized to Braves fans, immediately predicted a Braves loss then took back the apology.
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