Braves vs Rays Spring Training Game Thread: 3/24/26
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 22: Fans in The Battery outside the right field gate for the Braves Open House on March 22, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Well it’s here: the last game of Spring Training, as the Braves open their regular season on Friday in Atlanta against Kansas City.
Grant Holmes gets his final spring tune-up, wrapping up what has been a strong and healthy spring for Grant. There was much concern about his health, given that he was shut down for a partial UCL tear last season and opted for the rest and rehab route for recover that has yielded mixed results in the past across baseball. He has not only been healthy, but has yet to allow a run and has struck out a bunch of batters this spring.
The Braves will be rolling with what could easily be an Opening Day lineup, as Ronald Acuna leads off, followed by Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson. Last game of spring! 🌞 pic.
twitter. com/SeD59JLVSR — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 24, 2026 That Braves lineup will face Ryan Pepiot, a solid #4-quality starter for the Rays. The Rays are also running out a number of MLB regulars in their lineup, so this game should resemble major league level competition for most of the game.
Spring send-off pic. twitter. com/MriyY3tuzS — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) March 24, 2026 Join us and discuss the game in the comments below!