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Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves โ Recap
August 28, 2026 ยท Truist Park ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Atlanta Braves secured a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies, fending off a mid-game rally with timely hitting to maintain their lead. After building an early advantage, Atlanta answered a three-run fifth inning from Colorado with two more runs of their own, preventing the Rockies from drawing even. Atlanta jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the second inning. Michael Harris II started the scoring with an RBI double that brought home Ronald Acuรฑa Jr., followed by Sean Murphy's RBI double plating Harris II. Kevin Baldwin capped the three-run frame with an RBI single, scoring Murphy. Mauricio Dubรณn then added another run in the third with an RBI single, extending Atlanta's lead to 4-0. Colorado began its comeback attempt in the fifth, getting on the board with a sacrifice fly from Jake McCarthy. Goodman's RBI single cut the deficit further, and another run scored on a groundout by Jimmy Rumfield, making it a one-run game. Colorado's three-run outburst in the fifth inning, which stood as the largest scoring frame for either team, brought them within a single run. However, the Braves immediately stifled that momentum in the bottom half of the same inning. Michael Harris II delivered a crucial two-run home run to right field, scoring Acuรฑa Jr. ahead of him and pushing Atlanta's lead back to 6-3. This pivotal blast proved to be the difference maker, restoring a comfortable cushion after the Rockies had threatened. Grant Holmes provided a solid five-inning start for Atlanta, allowing three earned runs and striking out three, keeping his team in front through the Rockies' initial surge. The Braves ultimately prevailed by consistently answering Colorado's scoring efforts, never allowing the road team to fully erase the early deficit. Their ability to deliver a swift counterpunch, exemplified by Harris II's late-inning homer, ensured they protected their lead despite the Rockies' efforts. The Atlanta Braves improved their record to 80-55, while the Colorado Rockies fell to 52-83.
How the Prediction Fared
Pregame, the market favored the Atlanta Braves (-226, 66% implied) over the Colorado Rockies. Final: the Atlanta Braves won 6โ4.
SportsFBI's model favored the Atlanta Braves (72% confidence). Final: the Atlanta Braves won 6โ4.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the Colorado Rockies scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Holmes W |
|
5.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.71 |
| Tomoyuki Sugano L |
|
4.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5.23 |
| Mark Manfredi |
|
2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 |
| Dylan Dodd |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.09 |
| Raisel Iglesias S |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.88 |
| Ray Kerr |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.70 |
| Victor Mederos |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.16 |
| Brennan Bernardino |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Juan Mejia |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.56 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman |
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Harris II |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Baldwin |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mauricio Dubon |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mickey Moniak |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zac Veen |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake McCarthy |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Rumfield |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Willi Castro |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Olson |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Yastrzemski |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ozzie Albies |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Carrigg |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ezequiel Tovar |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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