The Atlanta Braves moved closer to a wild-card spot with a 3-0 victory against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Sale excelled, achieving his eighth 200-strikeout season, second only to Randy Johnson among left-handed pitchers.

A concerning incident occurred when Braves' second baseman Whit Merrifield was hit by a fastball, leading him to express his frustration over player safety and the current state of hitting practices in MLB.

Merrifield, who serves on the MLB's Competition Committee, plans to discuss ways to address concerns surrounding hit-by-pitches to protect players better.

Chris Sale achieved 200 strikeouts for the first time since 2019 in a stellar performance, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Despite recent struggles, the Braves hold a slim lead over the Mets for the final NL wild card spot.

Whit Merrifield had a notable play involving an error that benefited the Braves as they fought for a crucial win.

Drew Romo delivered a standout performance with three RBIs, helping the Colorado Rockies secure a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Jordan Beck's late RBI single was pivotal, while Charlie Blackmon also contributed significantly with two RBIs.

Despite a solid outing, Jeff Criswell clinched his first career win for the Rockies, and Tyler Kinley earned his eighth save of the season.