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The Atlanta Braves came into the season with some huge expectations, but seemingly everything has gone wrong for Atlanta. They've lost multiple players to injuries early in the season while also losing their biggest free agent acquisition,
Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider was not happy with himself after smoking Bryce Harper with a 95 mph fastball on Tuesday night.
Even with Spencer Strider’s fastball averaging 2-3 mph below the extreme heat he threw before his second elbow surgery 13 months ago, he still pitched competitively against a Philadelphia Phillies team he has dominated for the most part in the past.
One starter returns from injury, and the bug bites another. A long-term injury could spell trouble for Atlanta's pitching staff.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker liked most of what he saw from Spencer Strider on Tuesday vs the Phillies.
The Atlanta Braves start their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with Spencer Strider taking the bump in the opener. He makes his third start of the season and looks to bounce back from a shakey return from the injured list.
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The Atlanta Braves haven't had right-hander Spencer Strider and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in their lineup at the same time in more than a year, or since April 5, 2024. That may change as soon as this weekend.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale reaching another career milestone in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies and Zach Wheeler.
Spencer Strider will spend the next few weeks getting a better feel for how patient he can be. “You’ve got to be honest with yourself in every way,” Strider said. “I’m not trying to get back \[immediately\].