His MLB debut last week in DC was a stellar one and because of that he'll make his second career start Wednesday night at Truist against the Tigers.  

His MLB debut last week in DC was a stellar one and because of that he'll make his second career start Wednesday night at Truist against the Tigers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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JR Ritchie said giving up a homerun on the first pitch he threw in the majors last week at Washington was an ice breaker of sorts 

JR Ritchie, Braves Rookie Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves are heating up — but can they keep it going against a dangerous Detroit Tigers team?

Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the upcoming series, including Atlanta’s explosive offense, key pitching matchups, and what to expect from rising arm Jr. Ritchie as he faces a tough test.

We also dive into the Tigers’ strengths, including their rotation, recent hot streaks at the plate, and why this matchup may be tougher than it looks.

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The Atlanta Braves are heating up &mdash; but can they keep it going against a dangerous Detroit Tigers team? Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the upcoming series, including Atlanta&rsquo;s explosive offense, key pitching matchups, and what to expect from rising arm Jr. Ritchie as he faces a tough test. We also dive into the Tigers&rsquo; strengths, including their rotation, recent hot streaks at the plate, and why this matchup may be tougher than it looks.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Braves Offense EXPLODING Ahead of Tigers Series

Barrett Sallee

Braves coming off an off day welcome the Tiger to Atlanta for a 3-game series and Barrett Salle joined The Locker Room with a preview of the series and an update on the Braves injury front

Tonight Ford Leadoff Show gets started tonight at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p, Detroit send Casey Mize (2-1, 2.51) to the mound to face off against Martin Perez (1-1, 2.70) for the Braves

Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan

Braves coming off an off day welcome the Tiger to Atlanta for a 3-game series and Barrett Salle joined The Locker Room with a preview of the series and an update on the Braves injury front
Tonight Ford Leadoff Show gets started tonight at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p, Detroit send Casey Mize (2-1, 2.51) to the mound to face off against Martin Perez (1-1, 2.70) for the Braves
Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The Fan

Atlanta Braves Today (04.28.2026)

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The NL East cellar dwellars Phillies & Mets  

Updates on Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy & Ha-Seong Kim

Matt Olson's excellence 

Alex Cora fired by the Red Sox 

There is much to cover with Buster Olney, who joins us weekly, including...
The NL East cellar dwellars Phillies &amp; Mets&nbsp;&nbsp;
Updates on Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy &amp; Ha-Seong Kim
Matt Olson's excellence&nbsp;
Alex Cora fired by the Red Sox&nbsp;

Buster Olney says Walt Weiss is refreshing with his matter of fact no nonsense approach with the players & the media 

JR Ritchie, Braves Rookie Pitcher

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