The Atlanta Braves fell to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 4-1 on Tuesday evening in the second outing of a three game set in Milwaukee, WI. That evened the series at a game each.
The Brewers struck first with a two-run homer by Jackson Chourio during the bottom of the third inning. The Braves got on the board in the top of the fifth with an RBI single from Ronald Acuna Jr. Jake Bauers hit a solo home run in the sixth, while William Contreras walked in a run during the seventh for the Brewers.
Grant Holmes took the loss for Atlanta after surrendering three runs and five hits, walking three, and striking out nine in five and one-third innings. Quinn Priester got the win and Trevor Megill picked up the save for Milwaukee.
The Braves will wrap up their current six-game road trip this afternoon with the series finale versus the Brewers. First pitch is slated for 2:10 pm Eastern. Tune into play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM; airtime is 12:55 pm.
The Rome Emperors lost to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by 8-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game series at AdventHealth Stadium. That was the fifth consecutive loss for the Emperors and the second straight victory for the Grasshoppers. The teams will meet again tonight at 7 pm.
Rome’s series at home versus Greensboro will continue through this Sunday. Fans may purchase tickets and get more information on the team’s website at www.goemperors.com.