Michael Harris II drives in three as Braves beat Rockies 6-4
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, marking their fifth consecutive win. Michael Harris II contributed significantly with three RBIs, including a two-run homer, while Ronald Acuña Jr. registered three hits and scored three runs. Braves pitcher Grant Holmes allowed three runs over five innings. Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano struggled, conceding six runs in just over four innings. Before the game, Atlanta announced that pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep would undergo season-ending elbow surgeries.
- •Harris hits two-run homer and drives in three runs.
- •Acuña records three hits and three runs scored.
- •Braves win their fifth straight game.
- •Grant Holmes pitches five innings, giving up three runs.
- •Sugano surrenders six runs over four-plus innings.
- 5:04 AMESPN MLB — Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Braves' Ronald Acuña has 3 hits and scores 3 runs in his 1st game hitting cleanup since 2022
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Harris homer leads Braves’ hit parade as Braves win 80th game and series opener versus the Rockies
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Harris homers, drives in 3, and Acuña has 3 hits as Braves top Rockies 6-4 for 5th straight win
"No Atlanta Braves player enjoyed seeing Ronald Acuña Jr. hit cleanup for the first time this season more than Michael Harris II, who hit fifth. Acuña had three hits and a walk and scored three runs, and Harris drove in three runs with two hits, including a two-run homer, in Atlanta's 6-4 win over Colorado on Friday night. “Having him on base, he's fun to hit behind because there's always a chance he can score from first,” Harris said, referring to Acuña's first run in the second inning.
"Michael Harris II drove in three runs on two hits, including a homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and three runs, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Right-hander Grant Holmes (9-5) allowed three runs on eight hits — all singles — in five innings for Atlanta. Before the game, the Braves announced right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep would have season-ending elbow surgeries.
"Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 29, 2026, 5:04 AMSlumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves
Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:22 AMBraves' Ronald Acuña has 3 hits and scores 3 runs in his 1st game hitting cleanup since 2022
No Atlanta Braves player enjoyed seeing Ronald Acuña Jr. hit cleanup for the first time this season more than Michael Harris II, who hit fifth. Acuña had three hits and a walk and scored three runs, and Harris drove in three runs with two hits, including a two-run homer, in Atlanta's 6-4 win over Colorado on Friday night. “Having him on base, he's fun to hit behind because there's always a chance he can score from first,” Harris said, referring to Acuña's first run in the second inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:37 AMHarris homer leads Braves’ hit parade as Braves win 80th game and series opener versus the Rockies
Ronald Acuña Jr. thrived in the cleanup spot, going 3-for-3 with a walk.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:09 AMHarris homers, drives in 3, and Acuña has 3 hits as Braves top Rockies 6-4 for 5th straight win
Michael Harris II drove in three runs on two hits, including a homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and three runs, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Right-hander Grant Holmes (9-5) allowed three runs on eight hits — all singles — in five innings for Atlanta. Before the game, the Braves announced right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep would have season-ending elbow surgeries.
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