Braves News: Mike Yastrzemski walks it off, Ronald Acuña Jr. takes BP, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
May 15, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) wears a bubble gum container after hitting a walk off double to drive in the winning run against the Boston Red Sox during the tenth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves began the series with the Boston Red Sox on a high note after getting a win in walk-off fashion. Mike Yastrzemski was the hero and delivered a walk-off in the 10th to give the Braves the 3-2 edge.
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com/AlNSvQTjDa — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 16, 2026 Prior to the 10th inning, the Atlanta offense was relatively quiet. The lineup collected seven hits but only plated a run in the first and fourth innings. Yastrzemski and the Braves look to ride this momentum and go for another series win tonight at 7:15 ET.
More Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. took BP ahead of Friday’s contest, but he is still not ready to play in the outfield. Luis Arestigueta recorded six strikeouts during his outing on Thursday.