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Braves Beat Rockies 2-1 on Harris’s Go-Ahead Double

8/30/2026

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Summary

Harris II Go-Ahead Double

Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead two-run double, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
The August 29, 2026 victory marked Atlanta’s sixth consecutive win and kept its NL East lead intact.
Colorado reliever Jaden Hill (0-3) allowed Harris’s double in the eighth inning.
Rookie Didier Fuentes earned his third save by retiring Jake McCarthy to end the ninth.

Summary

Acuña Moves

Ronald Acuña Jr. moved to the second spot in the Braves' batting order for Saturday's game vs. Colorado.
Mauricio Dubón shifted to the cleanup position for the same Saturday game against Colorado.
Acuña went 3-for-3 in Friday's win, driving the Braves' offense with three hits.
Drake Baldwin posted “Good times” on Instagram, earning over 7,000 likes within 24 hours.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the New York Yankees won a franchise-record 114 games and swept the San Diego Padres for their 24th World Series title under manager Joe Torre. Their aggressive offseason trades and the league’s expansion to 30 teams showed how roster overhaul and structural change can drive dominance. The 2026 Atlanta Braves cite that model while pursuing postseason play.

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Harris II Go-Ahead Double

Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead two-run double, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
The August 29, 2026 victory marked Atlanta’s sixth consecutive win and kept its NL East lead intact.
Colorado reliever Jaden Hill (0-3) allowed Harris’s double in the eighth inning.
Rookie Didier Fuentes earned his third save by retiring Jake McCarthy to end the ninth.

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