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.
- 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
"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.
"Ronald Acuña Jr. thrived in the cleanup spot, going 3-for-3 with a walk.
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External links- 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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