The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Labor Day and will open up a seven-game homestand this evening with the first meeting in a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Sale will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Kyle Freeland will head to the mound for Colorado. First pitch is slated for 7:20 pm at Truist Park. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network locally on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM; airtime is 6:05 pm.
The Braves head into this series with a record of 74-63 for the 2024 season and are in second place of the National League East, seven games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies. They hold a half-game lead over the New York Mets for the last NL Wild Card spot. The Rockies are in last place of the NL West at 51-87.
Atlanta’s series versus Colorado will continue through this Thursday evening. That will be followed by a three game set with the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, then an outing next Monday evening against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park to make up a game that was postponed due to rain in late July.