Martin Perez’s Sixth-Inning Glitch Cost the Braves Nothing

On August 29, 2026, the Atlanta Braves emerged victorious with a slim 2-1 score against the Colorado Rockies, thanks to the clutch performance of Martin Perez in the sixth inning. The offense had struggled most of the game, failing to generate any significant offensive momentum. Perez worked through 5.2 innings, striking out six batters while allowing just two runs.

He walked a batter and allowed a single in the sixth, but his teammates couldn't capitalize on the opportunity as the bases were loaded. The Colorado bullpen held strong, with Jimmy Herget entering the seventh and allowing a single. A brief game delay occurred when a foul tip struck the home plate umpire, who was checked for a concussion and replaced.

After the break, Ozzie Albies was hit by a slider to first base, and Mike Yastrzemski followed with a swinging bunt, with Harris remaining at third after the double play. Austin Riley's walk and Lane Thomas' pinch-hit single brought two runners to scoring position. Lane struck out looking, but the game remained 1-0 with the Braves' defense holding firm.

The game shifted in the eighth inning as Austin Olson and Yonny Dubon delivered singles, with Michael Harris delivering a crucial hit that drove in Olson and Dubon, giving the Braves a 2-1 lead. Didier Fuentes came in to secure the win in the ninth inning. The game's final score was 2-1, showcasing the Braves' resilience and ability to win with a strong pitching staff and a quiet offense.