Atlanta Braves, All-Star Game
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It's been a frustrating season for the Atlanta Braves, but much of that stress was able to be forgotten for awhile during the All-Star Break
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. shines at the 95th MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. HBCU players shine at the HBCU Swingman Classic.
The capstone of Aaron's remarkable career was his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record. Aaron hit it, one of the most famous home runs in baseball history, on April 8, 1974, but the number 715 is what endures. Tuesday's All-Star Game came on July 15 (or 7/15), so there was a little serendipity there.
Back in 2021, the Braves won the World Series in the 44th week of the year that their forever No. 44, Henry Aaron, passed away. And now they’re hosting the Midsummer Classic on 7/15 -- another number,
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WJBF Augusta on MSNThree Braves players partake in MLB All-Star Game at Truist ParkThe MLB All-Star game at Truist Park was underway, featuring some of the biggest and brightest stars in the league. The Atlanta braves didn’t have the first half season that they were hoping for– but there are a few of them playing tonight in the midsummer classic.
The National League's longest win streak in the All-Star Game spanned from 1972 to 1982, when it won 11 consecutive games. The National League's 11-game win streak is the longest win streak by a single league in the history of the All-Star Game.
This has been one of the most disappointing seasons the Braves have had over the past few decades. But with the baseball world watching over the past few days, the Atlanta fans still proved to be quite enthusiastic as they showered their favorite players with love.
Is there a curse that comes with hosting the MLB All-Star Game? The facts say "yes," and the Braves are on pace to continue it.
A reporter asked NL manager Dave Roberts – who supported the league's decision in 2021 – about the game being back in Atlanta.
The Athletic's Dennis Lin reported a former Atlanta Braves All-Star has been on the radar of an NL West opponent for quite some time.
Five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. will start in left field and bat second. Three-time All-Star Matt Olson will be coming off the bench. Chris Sale was voted in for the ninth time in his career but won’t play due to a fractured rib cage.