The Atlanta Braves suffered another series loss after dropping Thursday night's contest against the Athletics, 5-4. Spencer Strider got the start and though he did strike out 11, he also allowed three runs in the first inning.
Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough praised the atmosphere, stating, 'Our crowd tonight was great, and it was a lively, festive environment that gave us a lot of support.' Miami showed resilience, battling back to tie the game at one point, but ultimately lost after the Brewers regained the lead in the eighth.