Braves Rally to Overcome Rockies 11-8! 
What a comeback, Braves fans! This game had it all, from timely hitting to clutch pitching. After a rocky (pun intended) start, our Braves demonstrated their resilience and walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies.Early Struggles and a Bomb from Hilliard 
The game didn't start in our favor. The Rockies jumped ahead in the 2nd inning, with Sam Hilliard hitting a three-run homer to make it 3-0. It was a disheartening moment, but our Braves were ready to turn it around.Huge 3rd Inning Turnaround 
Our bats came alive in the 3rd inning. After Ramon Laureano reached second on an error, Whit Merrifield walked to load the bases. Austin Riley took a walk, bringing in our first run. Then, Matt Olson crushed a three-run homer to right field, putting us up 5-3! Back-and-Forth Battle 
The Rockies fought back to tie it 5-5 by the 3rd inning. But Marcell Ozuna responded in the 5th inning with a solo blast, giving us a 6-5 lead. The Rockies tied it again in their half of the 6th, but Jorge Soler and Austin Riley came through in the top of the 7th—a two-run shot by Olson sealed an 8-5 lead.Final Push to Victory 
Soler added another insurance run with a solo homer in the 8th, making it 11-8. Our bullpen shut the door, with A.J. Minter, Raisel Iglesias, and Joe Jiménez delivering clutch performances to secure the win.Our Braves dug deep and showed what they're made of—a thrilling game and an even more thrilling victory! Here's to more wins!
Go Braves!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Rockies (August 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 |