A Tough Start for the Braves
Hey Braves fans!
It was a rough outing today against the White Sox, but there were some moments worth cheering for! The game started with a frustrating first inning as Ronald Acuña Jr. had a tough time in right field, allowing Mike Tauchman to sneak onto second after a fielding error. Thankfully, our defense, led by some solid plays, kept the Sox scoreless through two innings. Spencer Strider took the mound but couldn't quite find his rhythm as Chicago got going.White Sox Pull Away
The White Sox had a big fourth inning that really set the tone, with Luis Robert Jr. blasting a two-run homer. Our bullpen struggled thereafter, with Kyle Teel and others finding ways to put runs on the board, stretching Chicago's lead to 7-0. Though we had chances to chip away, like Matt Olson getting on base in the fifth and sixth innings, it wasn’t until later that our bats really came alive.Braves’ Late Rally
In the sixth and eighth innings, Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar gave us something to cheer about! Harris II launched a homer that helped us put a couple runs on the board, and Profar absolutely stole the show with two homers, one being a 397-foot shot in the eighth. By then, we cut the lead to a respectable 13-9. Unfortunately, it was a little too late, but what a spirited attempt to claw back into the game!Closing Thoughts
While it wasn't the outcome we hoped for, the game showcased some thrilling offensive plays from our lineup. Profar was particularly fantastic, keeping us on the edge of our seats. Hopefully, we can tighten up those defensive mishaps and come back stronger. Keep your head up, Braves fans! Tomorrow is another day to rally back!
Scoreboard for White Sox @ Braves (August 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 1 |