Rockies Defeat Braves 12-4 Amid Late-Inning Rally Atlanta

The MLB weekend features key matchups involving the Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies. The Athletics recently took a 6-4 win over the Royals, led by Max Muncy and pitcher Luis Severino, although their pitching remains among the weakest in the league. Jacob Lopez will start for the Athletics against Michael Lorenzen for the Royals, who have also struggled offensively but boast a solid pitching staff. In Atlanta, the Braves dominated the Rockies 12-4 after a close start, fueled by strong offensive performances from players like Hunter Goodman and Ryan McMahon, despite Colorado's overall poor season record. Braves' pitcher Bryce Elder, who has an unbeaten record against the Rockies, pitched impressively in recent games, while Rockies' German Marquez has faced challenges. The Braves will start Spencer Strider against Colorado's Chase Dollander in the upcoming game, with both teams seeking to improve their standings amid contrasting season performances.