Yankees vs. Braves live updates, score and analysis of today's game
It's the series finale at Yankee Stadium, with the Yanks seeking a three-game sweep vs. the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
The Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. has been in impressive form since returning from the injured list, hitting five home runs in his last nine games. This Saturday, he delivered a notable performance off Brent Headrick. The Yankees will look to capitalize on this strong showing as they send Cam Schlittler to face the Braves' Grant Holmes in a Sunday afternoon showdown. The Yankees aim to complete a three-game sweep in today's match.
The Braves currently boast an 8.5-game lead in the NL East, while the Yankees lag behind by 4.5 games. The Yankees are also 1.5 games ahead of Boston for the top AL wild card spot. In a separate development, Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon faced some challenges during a recent rehab start in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Despite elbow inflammation, he managed to pitch 2.2 innings (48 pitches) and strike out four.
Manager Aaron Boone remains optimistic about Rodon's progress and plans to have him make at least one more rehab start before returning to the rotation.
Meanwhile, Clarke Schmidt, who recently dealt with forearm cramping (following Tommy John surgery rehabilitation), has resumed throwing flat-ground drills. Boone expects Schmidt to return to throwing off a mound within the next few days. For live updates, follow the coverage here at the Bronx venue.
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