August 10 - Although things have not gone the Atlanta Braves' way lately, manager Brian Snitker found something positive about the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
"It seems like it's always four days (here)," Snitker said. "(I) kind of like having only three (games)."
Atlanta's slump continued with a 6-5 loss to the Rockies in the Friday series opener. It was the Braves' sixth defeat in a row, matching their season-worst skid.
On Saturday, Braves left-hander Max Fried (7-6, 3.40 ERA) will get the start. The Rockies are expected to recall Dakota Hudson (2-12, 5.